SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

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Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o

Check the appropriate box:

TRIO MERGER CORP.

(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)

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PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT/INFORMATION STATEMENT
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED [•], 2013
  
TRIO MERGER CORP.
777 Third Avenue, 37^th Floor
New York, New York 10017
  
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING IN LIEU OF
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON [•], 2013

TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF TRIO MERGER CORP.:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting in lieu of annual meeting of stockholders of Trio Merger Corp. (“Trio”), a Delaware corporation, will be held at [•] [a/p].m. eastern time, on [•], 2013, at the offices of Graubard Miller, Trio’s counsel, at The Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Avenue, 11^th Floor, New York, New York 10174. You are cordially invited to attend the special meeting, which will be held for the following purposes:

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These items of business are described in the attached proxy statement/information statement, which we encourage you to read in its entirety before voting. Only holders of record of Trio common stock at the close of business on May 31, 2013 are entitled to notice of the special meeting and to vote and have their votes counted at the special meeting and any adjournments or postponements of the special meeting.

After careful consideration, Trio’s board of directors has determined that the merger proposal and the other proposals are fair to and in the best interests of Trio and its stockholders and unanimously recommends that you vote or give instruction to vote “FOR” the merger proposal, “FOR” the name change proposal, “FOR” the charter amendments proposal, “FOR” the incentive compensation plan proposal, “FOR” the election of all of the persons nominated by Trio’s management for election as directors, “FOR” the adjournment proposal, if presented, “FOR” the say-on-pay proposal and “FOR” three years for the frequency of say-on-pay proposal.

All Trio stockholders are cordially invited to attend the special meeting in person. To ensure your representation at the special meeting, however, you are urged to complete, sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card as soon as possible. If you are a stockholder of record of Trio common stock, you may also cast your vote in person at the special meeting. If your shares are held in an account at a brokerage firm or bank, you must instruct your broker or bank on how to vote your shares or, if you wish to attend the special meeting and vote in person, obtain a proxy from your broker or bank. If you do not vote or do not instruct your broker or bank how to vote, it will have the same effect as voting against the name change proposal and the charter amendments proposal, but will have no effect on the other proposals.

A complete list of Trio stockholders of record entitled to vote at the special meeting will be available for ten days before the special meeting at the principal executive offices of Trio for inspection by stockholders during ordinary business hours for any purpose germane to the special meeting.

Your vote is important regardless of the number of shares you own. Whether you plan to attend the special meeting or not, please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card as soon as possible in the envelope provided. If your shares are held in “street name” or are in a margin or similar account, you should contact your broker to ensure that votes related to the shares you beneficially own are properly counted.

Thank you for your participation. We look forward to your continued support.

By Order of the Board of Directors

/s/ David Sgro
David Sgro
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

[•], 2013

IF YOU RETURN YOUR PROXY CARD WITHOUT AN INDICATION OF HOW YOU WISH TO VOTE, YOUR SHARES WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF EACH OF THE PROPOSALS, AND YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO HAVE YOUR SHARES CONVERTED INTO CASH. TO EXERCISE YOUR CONVERSION RIGHTS, YOU MUST AFFIRMATIVELY VOTE EITHER FOR OR AGAINST THE MERGER PROPOSAL, DEMAND THAT TRIO CONVERT YOUR SHARES INTO CASH NO LATER THAN THE CLOSE OF THE VOTE ON THE MERGER PROPOSAL, AND TENDER YOUR STOCK TO OUR TRANSFER AGENT PRIOR TO THE VOTE AT THE MEETING. YOU MAY TENDER YOUR STOCK BY EITHER DELIVERING YOUR STOCK CERTIFICATE TO THE TRANSFER AGENT OR BY DELIVERING YOUR SHARES ELECTRONICALLY USING DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY’S DWAC (DEPOSIT WITHDRAWAL AT CUSTODIAN) SYSTEM. IF THE MERGER IS NOT COMPLETED, THEN THESE SHARES WILL NOT BE CONVERTED INTO CASH. IF YOU HOLD THE SHARES IN STREET NAME, YOU WILL NEED TO INSTRUCT THE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT YOUR BANK OR BROKER TO WITHDRAW THE SHARES FROM YOUR ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO EXERCISE YOUR CONVERSION RIGHTS. SEE “SPECIAL MEETING OF TRIO STOCKHOLDERS — CONVERSION RIGHTS” FOR MORE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the merger, passed upon the merits of the merger agreement or the transactions contemplated thereby, which include the merger, or determined if this proxy statement/information statement is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

This proxy statement/information statement is dated [•], 2013 and is first being mailed to Trio Merger Corp. stockholders on or about [•], 2013.

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TRIO MERGER CORP.
777 Third Avenue, 37^th Floor
New York, New York 10017
  
NOTICE OF ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT
OF WARRANT HOLDERS

TO THE WARRANT HOLDERS OF TRIO MERGER CORP.:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Trio Merger Corp. (“Trio”) has obtained written consents from the holders of a majority of its outstanding warrants approving amendments to the warrants (i) to increase the exercise price of the warrants from $7.50 to $12.00 per share of Trio common stock and (ii) to increase the redemption price of the warrants from $12.50 to $15.00 per share of Trio common stock, effective upon the closing of the merger described in the attached proxy statement/information statement.

The warrants were issued pursuant to a warrant agreement, dated as of June 21, 2011, between Trio and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as warrant agent. Under the terms of the warrant agreement, the warrant agreement may be amended with the written consent or vote of the holders of a majority of the then outstanding warrants. Because the written consents Trio has obtained satisfy such requirements, no other vote or warrant holder action is required to amend the warrants and Trio is not asking you for your proxy or consent. The attached proxy statement/information statement is being furnished to notify you of the amendments and for informational purposes only. Please read it carefully.

The amendments to the warrants will become effective upon the execution of an amendment to the warrant agreement at the closing of the merger contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of December 10, 2012, by and among Trio, Trio Merger Sub, Inc., SAExploration Holdings, Inc. and CLCH, LLC, as more fully described in the attached proxy statement/information statement.

Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, Trio has agreed to use its reasonable best efforts to commence and consummate an offer to the holders of Trio’s warrants providing them the right to exchange their warrants for shares of Trio common stock, at a ratio of ten warrants for one share of Trio common stock. The parties will seek to consummate the warrant exchange as soon as practicable after the closing of the merger. Certain of the warrant holders, including those who already consented to the amendments to the warrants, each of whom is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, also agreed to participate in the warrant exchange with respect to the warrants held or to be held by them. Any warrants remaining outstanding after the consummation of the warrant exchange will continue to have the same terms as currently set forth in such warrants, as modified by the amendments to the exercise and redemption prices described above.

NO ACTION IS REQUIRED ON YOUR PART. WE ARE NOT ASKING YOU FOR A PROXY OR CONSENT, AND YOU ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SEND US A PROXY OR CONSENT.

By Order of the Board of Directors

/s/ David Sgro
David Sgro
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

[•], 2013

This proxy statement/information statement is dated [•], 2013 and is first being mailed to Trio Merger Corp. warrant holders on or about [•], 2013.

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SUMMARY OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE MERGER			1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE PROPOSALS			4
SUMMARY OF THE PROXY STATEMENT/INFORMATION STATEMENT			14
The Parties			14
The Merger Proposal			16
Opinion of Financial Advisor to the Board of Directors of Trio			18
The Name Change Proposal and Charter Amendments Proposal			19
The Incentive Compensation Plan Proposal			19
The Director Election Proposal			19
The Adjournment Proposal			20
The Say-On-Pay Proposal			20
The Frequency of Say-On-Pay Proposal			20
The Warrant Amendments; Warrant Exchange			20
Trio Initial Stockholders			21
Date, Time and Place of Special Meeting of Trio’s Stockholders			21
Voting Power; Record Date			21
Quorum and Vote of Trio Stockholders			22
Conversion Rights			23
Appraisal Rights			24
Proxy Solicitation			24
Interests of Trio’s Directors, Officers, Special Advisor and Others in the Merger			24
Recommendation to Stockholders			26
Conditions to the Closing of the Merger			26
Termination			27
Tax Consequences of the Merger			28
Anticipated Accounting Treatment			28
Regulatory Matters			29
Risk Factors			29
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION			30
SELECTED UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS			32
COMPARATIVE PER SHARE DATA			34
RISK FACTORS			35
Risks Related to Trio’s Business and Operations Following the Merger with SAE			35
Risks Related to the Merger			45
Risks If the Adjournment Proposal Is Not Approved			52
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS			53
SPECIAL MEETING OF TRIO STOCKHOLDERS			54
General			54
Date, Time and Place			54
Purpose of the Trio Special Meeting			54
Recommendation of Trio Board of Directors			55
Record Date; Who is Entitled to Vote			55
Quorum			55
Abstentions and Broker Non-Votes			55
Vote Required			55
Voting Your Shares			56
Revoking Your Proxy			56
Who Can Answer Your Questions About Voting Your Shares			57

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Conversion Rights			57
Appraisal Rights			58
Proxy Solicitation Costs			58
Trio Initial Stockholders			58
THE MERGER PROPOSAL			60
Structure of the Merger			60
Name; Headquarters; Stock Symbols			61
Indemnification of Trio			62
Employment Agreements			62
Voting Proxy Agreements			62
Sale Restriction; Resale Registration			63
Background of the Merger			63
Trio’s Board of Directors’ and Special Advisor’s Reasons for Approval of the Merger			67
Satisfaction of 80% Test			73
Interests of Trio’s Directors, Officers, Special Advisor and Others in the Merger			74
Recommendation of Trio’s Board of Directors and Special Advisor			75
Opinion of Financial Advisor to the Board of Directors of Trio			76
Material Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger to Trio and Its Stockholders			81
Anticipated Accounting Treatment			81
Regulatory Matters			82
Required Vote			82
THE MERGER AGREEMENT			83
Closing and Effective Time of the Merger			83
Representations and Warranties			83
Covenants			84
SAE Stockholder Dividends			87
Conditions to Closing of the Merger			88
Waiver			89
Termination			90
Effect of Termination			90
Fees and Expenses			91
Confidentiality; Access to Information			91
Amendments			91
First Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization			91
Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction			91
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS			92
THE NAME CHANGE PROPOSAL			100
THE CHARTER AMENDMENTS PROPOSAL			101
THE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN PROPOSAL			103
Background			103
Description of Plan			103
Recommendation and Vote Required			109
THE DIRECTOR ELECTION PROPOSAL			110
Election of Directors			110
Information About Executive Officers, Directors and Nominees			110
Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors of Trio			113
Independence of Directors			113
Board Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight			114
Audit Committee Information			114

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Independent Auditors’ Fees			115
Audit Committee Report			116
Code of Ethics			116
Nominating Committee Information			116
Compensation Committee Information			117
Trio Executive Officer and Director Compensation			118
SAE Executive Officer and Director Compensation			122
THE ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL			124
Consequences if the Adjournment Proposal is not Approved			124
Required Vote			124
THE SAY-ON-PAY PROPOSAL			125
THE FREQUENCY OF SAY-ON-PAY PROPOSAL			126
THE WARRANT AMENDMENTS			127
Overview of the Action			127
Reasons for the Action			127
Warrant Exchange Offer			127
OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO TRIO			129
Introduction			129
Fair Market Value of Target Business			130
Stockholder Approval of Business Combination			130
Voting Restrictions in Connection with Stockholder Meeting			130
Liquidation if No Business Combination			130
Facilities			132
Employees			132
Legal Proceedings			133
Periodic Reporting and Audited Financial Statements			133
Trio’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			133
BUSINESS OF SAE			138
Overview			138
History and Corporate Structure			138
Industry			139
SAE’s Seismic Data Acquisition Services			139
Markets and Trends			142
Strengths			142
Strategy			143
Seasonal Variation in Business			143
Marketing			144
Contracts			144
Backlog			144
Customers			145
Competition			145
Intellectual Property			145
Equipment Acquisitions and Capital Expenditures			145
Government and Environmental Regulations			145
Employees			146
Geographic Areas Financial Information			146
Properties			146
Legal Proceedings			146

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Change in Auditor			147
Reporting			147
SAE’S MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS			148
Overview			148
Contracts			149
North American Expansion and Increase in Revenue Crew Months			149
Key Accomplishments			149
How SAE Generates Revenues			150
Capital Investments in 2011 and 2012, and Impact on Operations			151
2012 Highlights			152
2012 Results of Operations			152
2013 First Quarter Highlights			155
2013 First Quarter Results of Operations			156
2012 Liquidity and Capital Resources			157
2013 First Quarter Liquidity and Capital Resources			160
Future Contractual Obligations			161
Use of EBITDA (Non-GAAP measure) as a Performance Measure			161
Merger with Trio			162
Critical Accounting Policies			163
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements			166
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk			168
BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES			170
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management of Trio			170
Security Ownership of SAE			175
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PERSON TRANSACTIONS			178
Related Person Policy			178
Trio Related Person Transactions			178
SAE Related Person Transactions			180
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance			181
DESCRIPTION OF TRIO COMMON STOCK AND OTHER SECURITIES			182
General			182
Common Stock			182
Preferred Stock			182
Warrants			183
Purchase Option			185
Dividends			185
Trio’s Transfer Agent and Warrant Agent			185
PRICE RANGE OF TRIO SECURITIES AND DIVIDENDS			186
Market Price of Common Stock and Warrants			186
Holders			186
Dividends			186
APPRAISAL RIGHTS			186
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS			187
OTHER STOCKHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS			187
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS			187
DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS TO STOCKHOLDERS			187
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION			188
Index to Financial Statements			FS-1

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Annex A — Agreement and Plan of Reorganization			A-1
Annex B — Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation			B-1
Annex C — SAExploration Holdings, Inc. 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan			C-1
Annex D — Fairness Opinion of Cassel Salpeter & Co.			D-1
Annex E — Form of Tax Opinion of Graubard Miller			E-1
Annex F — Form of Escrow Agreement			F-1
Annex G — Form of Irrevocable Proxy Agreement			G-1
Annex H — Audit Committee Charter			H-1
Annex I — Nominating Committee Charter			I-1
Annex J — Compensation Committee Charter			J-1
Annex K — Form of Executive Employment Agreement			K-1

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SUMMARY OF THE PROXY STATEMENT/INFORMATION STATEMENT

This summary highlights selected information from this proxy statement/information statement and does not contain all of the information that is important to you. To better understand the proposals to be submitted for a vote at the special meeting, including the merger, you should read this entire document carefully, including the merger agreement, as amended, attached as Annex A to this proxy statement/information statement. The merger agreement is the legal document that governs the merger and the other transactions that will be undertaken in connection with the merger. It is also described in detail in this proxy statement/information statement in the section entitled “The Merger Agreement.”

The Parties

Trio

Trio Merger Corp. is a blank check company formed in order to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. Trio was incorporated under the laws of Delaware on February 2, 2011.

On June 24, 2011, Trio closed its initial public offering of 6,000,000 units, with each unit consisting of one share of its common stock and one warrant, each to purchase one share of its common stock at an exercise price of $7.50 per share. On June 27, 2011, Trio consummated the sale of an additional 900,000 units which were subject to an over-allotment option granted to the underwriters of its initial public offering. The units from the initial public offering (including the over-allotment option) were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, generating total gross proceeds of $69,000,000. Simultaneously with the consummation of the initial public offering, Trio consummated the private sale of 6,500,000 warrants to its initial stockholders and 600,000 warrants to EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. and its designees, in each case at $0.50 per warrant for an aggregate purchase price of $3,550,000. After deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and the public offering expenses, the total net proceeds to Trio from the public offering (including the over-allotment option) were $66,120,000. Of these net proceeds, $65,660,000, together with $3,550,000 raised from the private sale of warrants, for a total of $69,210,000, was deposited into the trust account and the remaining proceeds of approximately $460,000 became available to be used as working capital to provide for business, legal and accounting due diligence on prospective business combinations and continuing general and administrative expenses. The initial public offering was conducted pursuant to registration statements on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-172836 and 333-175040), that became effective on June 20, 2011 and June 21, 2011. As of May 14, 2013, there was approximately $61,678,000 held in the trust account.

The funds held in the trust account will be released to Trio upon consummation of the merger, and used to pay the cash merger consideration to SAE’s common stockholders, on a fully-diluted basis, and Series A preferred stockholder, to pay the holders of the public shares who exercise conversion rights, and to pay expenses incurred in connection with the business combination, including a fee to the representative of the underwriters of Trio’s initial public offering of $2,415,000 for acting as its investment banker in connection with the business combination. The remaining proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes, including funding for organic growth and acquisitions. Trio also may use the funds in the trust account to fund the transactions described in the section entitled “The Merger Proposal — Interests of Trio’s Directors, Officers and Special Advisor in the Merger.”

If Trio does not complete the merger by June 24, 2013, it will cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, redeeming 100% of the outstanding public shares at a per-share price described in the section entitled “Other Information Related to Trio — Liquidation If No Business Combination” and, subject to the approval of its remaining stockholders and its board of directors, dissolving and liquidating.

Trio common stock is listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol TRIO and Trio warrants are quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”) under the symbol TMRGW. Effective March 26, 2012, Trio units ceased public trading and were mandatorily separated into their component parts (one share of Trio common stock and one Trio warrant).

The mailing address of Trio’s principal executive office is 777 Third Avenue, 37^th Floor, New York, New York 10017. Its telephone number is (212) 319-7676. After the consummation of the merger, its principal executive

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office will be that of SAE, located at 3333 8^th Street SE, 3^rd floor, Calgary Alberta, T2G 3A4 and its telephone number will be (403) 776-1950.

Merger Sub

Trio Merger Sub, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trio formed solely for the purpose of effecting the merger with SAE described herein. Merger Sub was incorporated under the laws of Delaware on December 6, 2012. Merger Sub owns no material assets and does not operate any business.

The mailing address of Merger Sub’s principal executive office is 777 Third Avenue, 37^th Floor, New York, New York 10017. Its telephone number is (212) 319-7676. After the consummation of the merger, its principal executive office will be that of SAE, located at 3333 8^th Street SE, 3^rd floor, Calgary Alberta, T2G 3A4 and its telephone number will be (403) 776-1950.

SAE

SAExploration Holdings, Inc. is a geophysical services company offering a full range of seismic data acquisition services related to the acquisition of 2D, 3D, and time-lapse 4D seismic data on land, in transition zones, between land and water and in shallow water. SAE was incorporated under the laws of Delaware on October 15, 2012.

SAExploration, Inc., SAE’s wholly-owned operating subsidiary, was originally formed on June 6, 2006, as South American Exploration, LLC, an Alaska limited liability company, and on July 20, 2011 was merged with and into a Delaware limited liability company, also named South American Exploration, LLC. On August 5, 2011, South American Exploration, LLC was converted to SAExploration, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“SAExploration”). On November 26, 2012, as part of a corporate restructuring of SAExploration, SAE became the parent company for SAExploration and its subsidiaries.

SAE’s geophysical services include seismic data surveys, data processing and integrated reservoir geosciences services for its customers in the oil and natural gas industry, which include national oil companies, major international oil companies and independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in North America, South America and Southeast Asia. Seismic data is used by these companies to identify and analyze drilling prospects and maximize successful drilling. SAE provides the following seismic data services:

SAE’s principal executive offices are located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at 3333 8^th Street SE, 3^rd floor, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 3A4. Its telephone number is (403) 776-1950 and its web address is www.saexploration.com. We do not intend for information contained in SAE’s website to be a part of this proxy statement/information statement.

CLCH

CLCH, LLC is an investment vehicle holding a majority of the outstanding SAE common stock and all of the outstanding SAE Series A preferred stock. CLCH is a limited liability company formed under the laws of Alaska on October 25, 2011. CLCH is an affiliate of Jeff Hastings, the chairman of the board and chief strategic officer of SAE.

The mailing address of CLCH’s principal executive offices is 4721 Golden Spring Circle, Anchorage Alaska 99507. Its telephone number is (907) 229-0150.

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The Merger Proposal

The merger agreement provides for a business combination transaction by means of the merger of SAE into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub surviving and remaining as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trio. In connection with the merger, Trio will change its name to “SAExploration Holdings, Inc.”

Under the merger agreement, the SAE common stockholders, on a fully-diluted basis, as consideration for all shares of SAE common stock they hold or have the right to acquire, will receive: (i) an aggregate of 6,448,413 shares of Trio common stock at the closing; (ii) an aggregate of $7,500,000 in cash at the closing; (iii) an aggregate of $17,500,000 represented by a promissory note to be issued by Trio at the closing; and (iv) the right to receive up to 992,064 additional shares of Trio common stock after the closing based on the achievement of specified earnings targets by the combined company for the 2013 and/or 2014 fiscal years. Based upon a market price of $10.07 per share of Trio common stock on May 14, 2013, the SAE common stockholders and the holders of securities representing the right to acquire SAE common stock, on a fully-diluted basis, will receive total merger consideration of approximately $89.9 million at the closing and could receive up to approximately an additional $10 million after the closing. Additionally, Trio will pay to CLCH an aggregate of $5,000,000 in cash for all of the outstanding shares of SAE Series A preferred stock. The foregoing merger consideration will be issued in exchange for 100% of the outstanding securities of SAE. Following the merger, the holders immediately prior to the merger of SAE common stock, restricted stock and derivative securities, which consist of warrants and exchangeable shares that are more fully described in the section entitled “Beneficial Ownership of Securities — Security Ownership of SAE,” will have only the right to receive their allocable share of the common stock merger consideration, and all of the SAE common stock will be cancelled. If the holders of currently outstanding warrants and exchangeable shares do not exercise or exchange such securities prior to or in connection with the merger, the portion of the merger consideration payable with respect to the SAE common stock underlying such securities will be held by an escrow agent with voting rights granted to the seller representative under the merger agreement until such securities are converted or exercised. The warrants and exchangeable shares, to the extent they are not exercised or exchanged prior to or in connection with the merger, will remain outstanding and will receive an allocable portion of the common stock merger consideration upon their exercise or exchange. SAE intends to vest the restricted stock immediately prior to the merger. If it does not, the portion of the merger consideration that relates to unvested shares will also be held by the escrow agent. Following the merger, the holder immediately prior to the merger of the SAE preferred stock will have only the right to receive the preferred stock merger consideration, and all of the SAE preferred stock will be cancelled.

The following table sets forth the earnings targets, which are measured by adjusted EBITDA, and the range of additional shares issuable to the SAE stockholders upon the achievement of such targets:

		Adjusted EBITDA Target								Additional Share Range
		Minimum				Maximum				Minimum				Maximum
Fiscal year ending December 31, 2013		$	46,000,000			$	50,000,000				248,016				496,032
Fiscal year ending December 31, 2014		$	52,000,000			$	56,000,000				248,016				496,032

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In the event that adjusted EBITDA falls within the minimum and maximum adjusted EBITDA targets, the number of shares to be issued will be interpolated between such targets. In the event that the minimum adjusted EBITDA target is not met in any particular year but the combined company’s cumulative adjusted EBITDA over the two year period is between $98,000,000 and $106,000,000, the SAE stockholders will be entitled to the pro rata number of the additional shares they would have been entitled to if each individual yearly adjusted EBITDA target was met. The following table sets forth an example where the SAE stockholders would be entitled to additional shares based on the combined company’s cumulative adjusted EBITDA for the two fiscal year period ending December 31, 2014, despite the combined company having adjusted EBITDA less than the minimum target in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014:

		Adjusted EBITDA				Additional Shares
Fiscal year ending December 31, 2013		$	50,000,000				496,032
Fiscal year ending December 31, 2014		$	50,000,000				—
Two fiscal year period ending December 31, 2014		$	100,000,000				124,008
							620,040

See the section entitled “The Merger Proposal — Structure of the Merger” for the manner in which adjusted EBITDA is defined for the purpose of calculating the number of additional shares to which the SAE stockholders are entitled.

To provide a fund for payment to Trio with respect to its post-closing rights to indemnification under the merger agreement for breaches of representations and warranties and covenants by SAE and its stockholders, and for certain other indemnifiable matters, there will be placed in escrow (with an independent escrow agent) an aggregate of 545,635 of the shares of Trio common stock issuable to the SAE common stockholders at closing. For purposes of each payment, such shares shall be valued at the average reported closing price for Trio’s common stock for the ten trading days ending on the last trading day prior to various dates specified in escrow agreement based on the type of claim that is made. The aggregate liability for indemnification will not exceed the shares held in escrow. Other than with respect to actual fraud or intentional or willful misrepresentation or omission, Trio’s rights to indemnification will be its sole remedy with respect to any and all claims for money damages arising out of or relating to the merger agreement. See the section entitled “The Merger Proposal — Indemnification of Trio.”

Trio and SAE plan to complete the merger promptly after the Trio special meeting, provided that:

After consideration of the factors identified and discussed in the section entitled “The Merger Proposal —  Trio’s Board of Directors’ and Special Advisor’s Reasons for Approval of the Merger,” Trio’s board of directors concluded that the merger met all of the requirements disclosed in the prospectus for its initial public offering, including that such business had a fair market value of at least 80% of the balance of the funds in the trust account at the time of execution of the merger agreement.

Upon completion of the merger, assuming that none of the holders of the public shares elects to convert such shares into cash, the SAE common stockholders will own approximately 44.8% of the shares of Trio common stock outstanding immediately after the closing of the merger and the other Trio stockholders will own approximately 55.2% of the outstanding shares of Trio common stock. In the unlikely event that the merger occurs when the maximum number of public shares are converted that would still allow Trio to consummate the merger (5,620,823 shares), such percentages would be 73.5% and 26.5%, respectively. The foregoing does not take into account shares that would be issued to SAE common stockholders upon achievement of the EBITDA targets. However, if 5,620,823 of the public shares are converted and thereafter the full number of shares contingent upon the achievement of the EBITDA targets is earned, the current Trio stockholders would own 23.8% of the total outstanding shares of Trio common stock and the SAE common stockholders would own 76.2%, assuming that no other shares are issued. None of the foregoing percentages take into account the shares underlying the Trio warrants that are presently outstanding or the shares underlying the warrants that may be issued to Eric S. Rosenfeld, Trio’s chairman of the board and chief executive officer, and Crescendo

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Advisors II, LLC, an affiliate of Mr. Rosenfeld, upon conversion of certain promissory notes held by them (or the shares of Trio common stock that may be issued for any such warrants in the warrant exchange). In addition, all of these percentages assume that the underwriters’ options have been exchanged for 100,000 shares of Trio’s common stock, that none of the SAE stockholders exercises appraisal rights and that all of the holders of currently outstanding SAE derivative securities exercise or exchange such securities immediately prior to the merger. To the extent appraisal rights are exercised, the percentage of Trio common stock owned by the SAE common stockholders immediately after the merger would decrease and that owned by the Trio stockholders would increase.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, based on current estimates of the foregoing costs and expenses incurred and to be incurred in connection with the transaction, Trio believes that it would not be feasible to consummate the merger if public stockholders holding more than 3,484,981 public shares seek conversion rights (as that would leave Trio with insufficient funds to pay the cash portion of the merger consideration pursuant to the merger agreement and the expenses of the transaction). Even though Trio may seek to raise additional financing in order to consummate the merger, Trio has not taken any steps to obtain a commitment for such additional financing, nor is it aware whether such additional financing is available on terms acceptable to Trio, or at all. Therefore, it is unlikely that Trio will be able to locate any suitable third party financing at this point. If 3,484,981 public shares are converted, the SAE common stockholders will own approximately 59.1% of the shares of Trio common stock outstanding immediately after the closing of the merger and the other Trio stockholders will own approximately 40.9% of the outstanding shares of Trio common stock.

If Mr. Hastings and Mr. Beatty own less than 51% of the outstanding Trio common stock immediately after the merger, pursuant to the voting proxy agreements, certain of Trio’s initial stockholders, including Eric S. Rosenfeld, David D. Sgro, Gregory R. Monahan, Barry Erdos, David Boris and Mark Hauser, have committed to grant to CLCH at the closing of the merger an irrevocable proxy to vote a certain number of the initial shares and a certain number of shares of Trio common stock received by them in the warrant exchange offer described in this proxy statement/information statement. The number of shares over which the proxy is being granted will be mutually determined in order to attempt to provide Mr. Hastings and Mr. Beatty collectively with voting control over at least 51% of Trio common stock after the closing of the merger. As a result, the SAE common stockholders will have voting control over at least a majority of Trio common stock outstanding after the closing of the merger.

As of March 31, 2013, SAE had approximately $81.4 million of total indebtedness (comprised primarily of its $80 Credit Agreement, which bears interest at a fixed rate of 13.5% per annum). Even if SAE’s working capital increases as a result of the consummation of the merger, which it should by at least $5.0 million, SAE may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service its debt or sufficient earnings to cover fixed charges in future years. If new debt is added to SAE’s current debt levels, the risks could intensify. See the risk factor entitled “Our substantial debt could adversely affect our liquidity and results of operations” and the section entitled “SAE’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

If the merger proposal is not approved by Trio’s stockholders at the special meeting, the other proposals (except an adjournment proposal, as discussed below) will not be presented at the special meeting for a vote.

Opinion of Financial Advisor to the Board of Directors of Trio

Trio engaged Cassel Salpeter & Co., LLC (“Cassel Salpeter”) to render an opinion as to, as of December 9, 2012, (i) the fairness, from a financial point of view, to Trio of the merger consideration to be paid by Trio in the merger pursuant to the merger agreement and (ii) whether SAE had a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the balance of funds in the trust account. Cassel Salpeter is an investment banking firm that regularly is engaged in the evaluation of businesses and their securities in connection with acquisitions, corporate restructuring, private placements and for other purposes. Trio’s board of directors decided to use the services of Cassel Salpeter because it is a recognized investment banking firm that has substantial experience in similar matters.

Cassel Salpeter rendered its oral opinion to Trio’s board of directors on December 9, 2012 (which was subsequently confirmed in writing by delivery of Cassel Salpeter’s written opinion dated the same date) that, as of December 9, 2012, (i) the merger consideration to be paid by Trio in the merger pursuant to the merger

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agreement was fair, from a financial point of view, to Trio and (ii) SAE had a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the balance of funds in the trust account. For purposes of Cassel Salpeter’s opinion, “merger consideration” referred to the following in the aggregate, (a) 6,448,413 shares of Trio common stock, (b) $12,500,000 in cash, (c) promissory notes, which we sometimes refer to as the “seller notes,” issued by Trio in the original principal amount of $17,500,000 in the aggregate, and (d) up to 992,064 shares of Trio common stock, which we sometimes refer to as the “EBITDA shares,” to be issued upon and subject to Trio achieving certain financial results following the merger as provided by and in accordance with the merger agreement. Cassel Salpeter also assumed that, prior to the consummation of the merger, SAE would declare and pay a cash dividend not to exceed $15,000,000 to the holders of its common stock.

The amount of the consideration to be paid by Trio to SAE’s stockholders was determined pursuant to negotiations between Trio and SAE and not pursuant to recommendations of Cassel Salpeter.

The opinion was provided for the use and benefit of the Trio board in connection with its consideration of the merger and only addressed (i) the fairness, from a financial point of view, to Trio of the merger consideration to be paid by Trio in the merger pursuant to the merger agreement and (ii) whether SAE had a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the balance of funds in the trust account, in each case as of the date of the opinion, and did not address any other aspect or implication of the merger. The summary of Cassel Salpeter’s opinion in this proxy statement/information statement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the written opinion, which is included as Annex D to this proxy statement/information statement and sets forth the procedures followed, assumptions made, qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken and other matters considered by Cassel Salpeter in preparing its opinion. However, neither Cassel Salpeter’s written opinion nor the summary of its opinion and the related analyses set forth in this proxy statement/information statement are intended to be, and do not constitute, advice or a recommendation to any stockholder as to how such stockholder should act or vote with respect to any matter relating to the proposed merger.

The Name Change Proposal and Charter Amendments Proposal

The proposed amendments to Trio’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation addressed by the name change proposal and the charter amendments proposal would, effective following the merger, change Trio’s name to “SAExploration Holdings, Inc.”and (i) adjust the existing classification of directors to conform with the classification described in the director election proposal, and (ii) delete the preamble and sections A through I, inclusive, of Article Sixth, as such provisions will no longer be applicable to Trio after the merger, and redesignate section J of Article Sixth as Article Sixth. Section H of Article Sixth provides that, if a business combination is not consummated by June 24, 2013, Trio will cease all operations except for the purposes of winding up, redeeming 100% of the public shares for cash and, subject to approval of its then stockholders and subject to the requirements of the DGCL, dissolving and liquidating. By deleting section H of Article Sixth, Trio will effectively change the period of its existence to perpetual. See the sections entitled “The Name Change Proposal” and “The Charter Amendments Proposal.”

If the name change proposal and the charter amendments proposal are not approved by Trio’s stockholders at the special meeting (and the applicable condition in the merger agreement is not waived), the other proposals (except an adjournment proposal, as discussed below) will not be presented to the meeting for a vote.

The Incentive Compensation Plan Proposal

The proposed 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan will reserve up to 792,513 shares of Trio common stock for issuance in accordance with the plan’s terms. The purpose of the plan is to provide Trio’s employees who, by their position, ability and diligence are able to make important contributions to Trio’s growth and profitability, with an incentive to assist Trio in achieving its long-term corporate objectives, to attract and retain executive officers and other employees of outstanding competence and to provide such persons with an opportunity to acquire an equity interest in Trio. The plan is attached as Annex C to this proxy statement/information statement. You are encouraged to read the plan in its entirety. See the section entitled “The Incentive Compensation Plan Proposal.”

The Director Election Proposal

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annual meeting to be held in 2015 and three will be Class C directors serving until the annual meeting to be held in 2016 and, in each case, until their successors are elected and qualified. Upon the consummation of the merger, if the proposed nominees are elected, the directors of Trio will be as follows:

Upon the consummation of the merger, the executive officers of Trio will be Jeff Hastings, executive chairman of the board, Brian Beatty, chief executive officer and president, and Brent Whiteley, chief financial officer, general counsel and secretary. Each of such persons is currently an executive officer of SAE. See the section entitled “The Director Election Proposal.”

The Adjournment Proposal

If, based on the tabulated vote, there are not sufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to authorize Trio to consummate the merger (because either the merger proposal or the charter amendments proposal is not approved or more than 5,620,823 of the holders of the public shares properly elect to convert their public shares into cash), Trio’s board of directors may submit a proposal to adjourn the special meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies. See the section entitled “The Adjournment Proposal.”

The Say-On-Pay Proposal

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (“Dodd-Frank Act”) and rules promulgated by the SEC thereunder enable Trio’s stockholders to vote to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Trio’s “named executive officers” (as defined in Item 402 of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Exchange Act) as disclosed in this proxy statement/information statement in accordance with the SEC’s rules. This vote is sometimes referred to as the “say-on-pay vote.” The say-on-pay vote is advisory, and therefore not binding on Trio, its board of directors or, once formed, its compensation committee. See the section entitled “The Say-On-Pay Proposal.”

The Frequency of Say-On-Pay Proposal

The Dodd-Frank Act enables Trio’s stockholders to indicate, at least once every six years, how frequently they believe Trio should conduct a say-on-pay vote. The options are to conduct the say-on-pay vote every one, two or three years. This vote is sometimes referred to as the “frequency of say-on-pay vote.” After careful consideration, Trio has determined that a three-year cycle is consistent with its policies and practices for evaluating and determining compensation of its named executive officers. The frequency of say-on-pay vote is advisory, and therefore not binding on Trio, its board of directors or, once formed, its compensation committee. See the section entitled “The Frequency of Say-On-Pay Proposal.”

The Warrant Amendments; Warrant Exchange

As a condition to entering into the merger agreement, SAE required that Trio effectuate certain changes with respect to its outstanding warrants. Accordingly, to accommodate such requirement and induce SAE to enter into the merger agreement, Trio obtained written consents from the holders of 50.3% of the outstanding warrants approving an amendment to the warrants (i) to increase the exercise price of the warrants from $7.50 to $12.00 per share of Trio common stock and (ii) to increase the redemption price of the warrants from $12.50 to $15.00 per share of Trio common stock, effective upon the closing of the merger.

Because Trio obtained the written consent of the holders of a majority of the outstanding warrants as of December 10, 2012, no further action of the warrant holders is required to approve the amendment. However, under federal law, the amendment may not take effect until at least 20 days after this proxy statement/information statement has first been sent to warrant holders. The amendment to the warrants will become effective upon the execution of an amendment to the warrant agreement at the closing of the merger.

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Trio common stock, at a ratio of ten warrants for one share of Trio common stock promptly after consummation of the merger. Certain of the warrant holders, including those who consented to the amendments to the warrant agreement, each of whom is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D under the Securities Act, also agreed to participate in this warrant exchange with respect to the warrants held or to be held by them. In addition, the representative of the underwriters of Trio’s initial public offering, on behalf of itself and its designees, has agreed to exchange, at the closing of the merger, the underwriters’ options to purchase up to a total of 600,000 shares of common stock and 600,000 warrants for 100,000 shares of Trio common stock. See the section entitled “The Warrant Amendments.”

Trio Initial Stockholders

As of May 31, 2013, the record date for the Trio special meeting, Trio’s initial stockholders — Eric S. Rosenfeld, Trio’s chairman of the board, chief executive officer and president, David D. Sgro, Trio’s chief financial officer and secretary and a director of Trio, David Boris, Mark Hauser and Barry Erdos, each a director of Trio, Joel Greenblatt, the special advisor to Trio, and Arnaud Ajdler, Gregory R. Monahan, Riverview Group LLC, York Select, L.P. and York Select Master Fund, L.P. — beneficially owned and were entitled to vote an aggregate of 1,725,000 initial shares that were issued prior to Trio’s initial public offering. The initial shares issued to the Trio initial stockholders currently constitute approximately 22% of the outstanding shares of Trio’s common stock.

In connection with the initial public offering, Trio and EarlyBirdCapital, Inc., the representative of the underwriters of the initial public offering, entered into agreements with each of the Trio initial stockholders pursuant to which each Trio initial stockholder agreed to vote the initial shares, as well as any shares of common stock acquired in the aftermarket, in favor of the merger proposal. The Trio initial stockholders have also indicated that they intend to vote their initial shares in favor of all other proposals being presented at the meeting. The initial shares have no redemption rights in the event a business combination is not effected in the required time period and will be worthless if no business combination is effected by Trio. In connection with the initial public offering, the Trio initial stockholders entered into an escrow agreement pursuant to which their initial shares are held in escrow and may not be transferred (subject to limited exceptions) until twelve months after a business combination or earlier if, subsequent to a business combination, Trio consummates a subsequent liquidation, merger, share exchange or other similar transaction which results in all of its stockholders having the right to exchange their shares of common stock for cash, securities or other property.

As of the date of this proxy statement/information statement, the Trio initial stockholders have not purchased any shares of Trio common stock in the open market. If the Trio initial stockholders believe it would be desirable for them or their affiliates to purchase shares in advance of the special meeting, they may do so. Such determination would be based on factors such as the likelihood of approval or disapproval of the merger proposal, the number of shares for which conversion may be requested and the financial resources available to such prospective purchasers.

Date, Time and Place of Special Meeting of Trio’s Stockholders

The special meeting in lieu of annual meeting of the stockholders of Trio will be held at [•]:00 [a/p].m., Eastern time, on [•], 2013, at the offices of Graubard Miller, Trio’s counsel, at The Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Avenue, 11^th Floor, New York, New York 10174, to consider and vote upon the merger proposal, the name change proposal, the charter amendments proposal, the incentive compensation plan proposal, the director election proposal, the say-on-pay proposal and the frequency of say-on-pay proposal. The adjournment proposal may be presented, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies if, based upon the tabulated vote at the time of the special meeting, Trio is not authorized to consummate the merger.

Voting Power; Record Date

Stockholders will be entitled to vote or direct votes to be cast at the special meeting if they owned shares of Trio common stock at the close of business on May 31, 2013, which is the record date for the special meeting. Stockholders will have one vote for each share of Trio common stock owned at the close of business on the record date. If your shares are held in “street name” or are in a margin or similar account, you should

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contact your broker to ensure that votes related to the shares you beneficially own are properly counted. Trio warrants do not have voting rights. On the record date, there were 7,841,855 shares of Trio common stock outstanding, of which 6,116,855 were public shares and 1,725,000 were initial shares held by the Trio initial stockholders.

Quorum and Vote of Trio Stockholders

A quorum of Trio stockholders is necessary to hold a valid meeting. A quorum will be present at the Trio special meeting if a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at the meeting are represented in person or by proxy. Abstentions and broker non-votes will count as present for the purposes of establishing a quorum. The Trio initial stockholders hold approximately 22% of the outstanding shares of Trio common stock, none of which are public shares. Such shares, as well as any shares of common stock acquired in the aftermarket by the Trio initial stockholders, will be voted in favor of the merger proposal and all of the other proposals, for the election of the proposed nominees for director and for three years for the frequency of the say-on-pay vote. The proposals presented at the special meeting will require the following votes:

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presented, and the say-on-pay proposal. Broker non-votes, while considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum, will have the effect of votes against the name change proposal and the charter amendments proposal to which they apply, but will have no effect on the merger proposal, the incentive compensation plan proposal, an adjournment proposal or the say-on-pay proposal. Please note that holders of the public shares cannot seek conversion of their shares unless they affirmatively vote for or against the merger proposal.

Pursuant to the merger agreement, the merger is conditioned upon approval of the merger proposal, the name change proposal and the charter amendments proposal but not upon the approval of the incentive compensation plan proposal, the director election proposal, the say-on-pay proposal or the frequency of the say-on-pay proposal. However, the incentive compensation plan proposal, the director election proposal, the say-on-pay proposal and the frequency of say-on-pay proposal will not be presented for a vote at the special meeting unless all of the merger proposal, the name change proposal and the charter amendments proposal are approved (or, in the case of the name change proposal and the charter amendments proposal, the applicable condition in the merger agreement is waived).

Conversion Rights

Pursuant to Trio’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation, a holder of public shares may demand that Trio convert such shares into cash if the merger is consummated. Holders of public shares will be entitled to receive cash for these shares only if they (i) affirmatively vote either for or against the merger proposal, (ii) demand that Trio convert their shares into cash no later than the close of the vote on the merger proposal, and (iii) deliver their stock to Trio’s transfer agent prior to the vote at the meeting. If the merger is not completed, these shares will not be converted into cash. If a holder of public shares properly demands conversion and votes in favor of or against the merger proposal, Trio will convert each public share into a full pro rata portion of the trust account, calculated as of two business days prior to the anticipated consummation of the merger. As of May 14, 2013, this would amount to approximately $10.08 per share. If a holder of public shares exercises its conversion rights, then it will be exchanging its shares of Trio common stock for cash and will no longer own the shares. See the section entitled “Special Meeting of Trio Stockholders —  Conversion Rights” for a detailed description of the procedures to be followed if you wish to convert your shares into cash.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a holder of public shares, together with any affiliate of his or any other person with whom he is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) will be restricted from seeking conversion rights with respect to 12.5% or more of the public shares. Accordingly, all public shares in excess of 12.5% held by a public stockholder will not be converted to cash.

The conversion rights for a holder of public shares who votes against the merger proposal, as set forth in this proxy statement/information statement, are different than the conversion rights for such a holder, as set forth in the prospectus for Trio’s initial public offering. As set forth in the prospectus, a holder of public shares who voted against the merger would have been entitled to receive only $10.00, rather than a full pro rata portion of the trust account. Because Nasdaq raised an objection to the payment of a lower amount to such holders, Trio determined to pay such holders the full pro rata portion of the trust account in order to remain listed on Nasdaq.

If Trio is unable to complete the merger with SAE or another business combination by June 24, 2013, it will cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, redeeming 100% of the outstanding public shares for cash and, subject to the approval of its remaining stockholders and its board of directors, dissolving and liquidating. Only if a holder of public shares votes in favor of the merger with SAE or the last business combination presented to Trio’s stockholders for approval, will a holder of public shares be entitled to receive its full pro rata share of the trust account upon redemption. A full pro rata share of the trust account that a holder would receive upon redemption in the event a business combination is not effected in the required period may be more or less than the estimated $10.08 per share that a holder that votes in favor of the merger proposal would receive upon conversion of its shares in connection with the merger because (i) there will be greater earned interest in the trust account at the time of the redemption since it would occur at a later date than a conversion and (ii) Trio may incur expenses it otherwise would not incur if Trio consummates the merger, including, potentially, claims requiring payment from the trust account by creditors who have not

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waived their rights against the trust account. Eric S. Rosenfeld, Trio’s chairman and chief executive officer, will be personally liable to ensure that the proceeds in the trust account are not reduced by the claims of target businesses or claims of vendors or other entities that are owed money by Trio for services rendered or contracted for or products sold to Trio, but only if such a vendor or target business has not executed such a waiver. While Trio has no reason to believe that Mr. Rosenfeld will not be able to satisfy those obligations, there cannot be any assurance to that effect. See the section entitled “ Other Information Related to Trio — Liquidation If No Business Combination” for additional information.

The merger will not be consummated if holders of more than 5,620,823 of the public shares (representing 91.9% of the public shares) properly demand conversion of their shares into cash.

Appraisal Rights

Trio stockholders and Trio warrant holders do not have appraisal rights in connection with the merger under the DGCL.

Proxy Solicitation

Proxies may be solicited by mail, telephone or in person. Trio has engaged MacKenzie Partners Inc. to assist in the solicitation of proxies.

If a stockholder grants a proxy, it may still vote its shares in person if it revokes its proxy before the special meeting. A stockholder may also change its vote by submitting a later-dated proxy as described in the section entitled “Special Meeting of Trio Stockholders — Revoking Your Proxy.”

Interests of Trio’s Directors, Officers, Special Advisor and Others in the Merger

When you consider the recommendation of Trio’s board of directors in favor of approval of the merger proposal, the name change proposal, the charter amendments proposal and the other proposals, and the adoption of the warrant amendment, you should keep in mind that Trio’s initial stockholders, including its directors, executive officers and special advisor, have interests in such proposals and the warrant amendment that are different from, or in addition to, your interests as a stockholder or warrant holder. These interests include, among other things:

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Additionally, at the closing effective upon consummation of the merger, Jeff Hastings, who will become executive chairman of the board of Trio, Brian Beatty, who will become chief executive officer and president of Trio, and Brent Whiteley, who will become chief financial officer, general counsel and secretary of Trio, will enter into new employment agreements with Trio, which will replace their existing employment agreements, and will be compensated for their services. See the section entitled “The Director Election Proposal — Trio Executive Officer and Director Compensation — New Employment Agreements” for further information on the compensation each will receive pursuant to their respective employment agreements. Furthermore, each of Gary Dalton and Arnold Wong will become members of Trio’s board of directors. As such, in the future each will receive any cash fees, stock options or stock awards that the Trio board of directors determines to pay to its non-executive directors.

At any time prior to the special meeting, during a period when they are not then aware of any material nonpublic information regarding Trio or its securities, Trio’s initial stockholders or SAE’s stockholders and/or their respective affiliates may purchase shares from institutional and other investors who vote, or indicate an intention to vote, against the merger proposal, or execute agreements to purchase such shares from such investors in the future, or they may enter into transactions with such investors and others to provide them with incentives to acquire shares of Trio’s common stock or to not demand conversion rights. The funds for any such purchases will either come from cash available to such purchasing parties or from third party financing, none of which has been sought at this time. While the exact nature of any such incentives has not been determined as of the date of this proxy statement/information statement, they might include, without limitation, arrangements to protect such investors or holders against potential loss in value of their shares, including the granting of put options and the transfer to such investors or holders of shares or warrants owned by the Trio initial stockholders for nominal value. The purpose of such share purchases and other transactions would be to increase the likelihood of satisfaction of the requirements that the holders of a majority of the

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shares present and entitled to vote at the special meeting to approve the merger proposal vote in its favor and that holders of 5,620,823 or fewer of the public shares demand conversion of their public shares into cash, where it appears that such requirements would otherwise not be met.

Entering into any such arrangements may have a depressive effect on Trio’s common stock. For example, as a result of these arrangements, an investor or holder may have the ability to effectively purchase shares at a price lower than market and may therefore be more likely to sell the shares he owns, either prior to or immediately after the special meeting.

If such transactions are effected, the consequence could be to cause the merger to be approved in circumstances where such approval could not otherwise be obtained. Purchases of shares by the persons described above would allow them to exert more influence over the approval of the merger proposal and other proposals to be presented at the special meeting and would likely increase the chances that such proposals would be approved. Moreover, any such purchases may make it less likely that the holders of more than 5,620,823 of the public shares will exercise their conversion rights.

As of the date of this proxy statement/information statement, there have been no such discussions and no agreements to such effect have been entered into with any such investor or holder. Trio will file a Current Report on Form 8-K to disclose any arrangements entered into or significant purchases made by any of the aforementioned persons that would affect the vote on the merger, name change and charter amendments proposal, or the conversion threshold. Any such report will include descriptions of any arrangements entered into or significant purchases by any of the aforementioned persons.

Recommendation to Stockholders

Trio’s board of directors believes that the merger proposal and the other proposals to be presented at the special meeting are fair to and in the best interest of Trio’s stockholders and unanimously recommends that its stockholders vote “FOR” the merger proposal, “FOR” the name change proposal, “FOR” the charter amendments proposal, “FOR” the incentive compensation plan proposal, “FOR” the persons nominated for election as directors, “FOR” the adjournment proposal, if presented, “FOR” the say-on-pay proposal, and “FOR” three years for the frequency of say-on-pay proposal.

Conditions to the Closing of the Merger

General Conditions

Consummation of the merger is conditioned on (i) the merger proposal, the name change proposal and the charter amendments proposal having been duly approved and adopted by the Trio stockholders by the requisite vote under the laws of Delaware and Trio’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation and (ii) holders of no more than 5,620,823 of the public shares having exercised their right to convert their public shares into a pro-rata portion of the trust account.

In addition, the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement is conditioned upon, among other things, (i) expiration of all specified waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (“HSR Act”), and no government entity having enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, injunction or other order which is in effect and which has the effect of making the merger illegal or otherwise prohibiting consummation of the merger, (ii) the Trio common stock at the closing being quoted on the OTCBB or listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) or Nasdaq, if the application for any such listing is approved, and there being no action or proceeding pending or threatened against Trio by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) to prohibit or terminate the quotation of Trio common stock on the OTCBB or the trading of the common stock on the NYSE or Nasdaq, (iii) SAE having entered into an amendment to its Credit Agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Trio and SAE, (iv) the representations and warranties of each party being true and correct as of the date of the merger agreement and on and as of the closing date (except that, on and as of the closing date, the representations and warranties of each party that are not qualified as to materiality need only be true and correct in all material respects) and each party having performed or complied with all agreements and covenants required by the merger agreement to be performed or complied with on or prior to the closing (except to the extent that any failure to

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perform or comply is not willful and does not constitute a material adverse effect), and each party having received a certificate with respect to the foregoing from the other party, and (v) all necessary consents, waivers and approvals required to be obtained in connection with the merger having been received, other than consents, waivers and approvals the absence of which could not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect.

SAE’s Conditions to Closing

The obligations of SAE to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement also are conditioned upon, among other things:

Trio’s Conditions to Closing

The obligations of Trio to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement also are conditioned upon each of the following, among other things:

Termination

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The merger agreement does not specifically address the rights of a party in the event of a material breach by a party of its covenants or warranties or a refusal or wrongful failure of the other party to consummate the merger. However, the non-wrongful party would be entitled to assert its legal rights for breach of contract against the wrongful party, including the right to seek specific performance of the agreement.

If permitted under the applicable law, either SAE or Trio may, in writing, waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties made to such party contained in the merger agreement or in any document delivered pursuant to the merger agreement, and waive compliance with any agreements or conditions for the benefit of itself contained in the merger agreement or in any document delivered pursuant to the merger agreement. The condition that holders of no more than 5,620,823 of the public shares have exercised their right to convert their public shares into a pro-rata portion of the trust account may not be waived. Trio cannot assure you that all of the conditions will be satisfied or waived.

The existence of the financial and personal interests of the directors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of one or more of them between what he may believe is best for Trio and what he may believe is best for himself in determining whether or not to grant a waiver in a specific situation. See the section entitled “Risk Factors” for a fuller discussion of this and other risks.

Tax Consequences of the Merger

Trio has received an opinion from its counsel, Graubard Miller, that, for federal income tax purposes:

The tax opinion is attached to this proxy statement/information statement as Annex E. Graubard Miller has consented to the use of its opinion in this proxy statement/information statement. For a description of the material federal income tax consequences of the merger, please see the information set forth in “The Merger Proposal — Material Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger to Trio and its Stockholders.”

Anticipated Accounting Treatment

The merger will be accounted for as a reverse acquisition in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Under this method of accounting, Trio will be treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. This determination was primarily based on SAE comprising the ongoing operations of the combined entity, SAE senior management comprising the senior management of the combined company, and the SAE common stockholders having a majority of the voting power of the

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combined entity. In accordance with guidance applicable to these circumstances, the merger will be considered to be a capital transaction in substance. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the merger will be treated as the equivalent of SAE issuing stock for the net assets of Trio, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of Trio will be stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. Operations prior to the merger will be those of SAE.

Regulatory Matters

Pursuant to the HSR Act, on March 26, 2013, Jeff Hastings, as the ultimate parent of SAE, and Trio filed notification and report forms with the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice in connection with the acquisition of SAE in the merger. On April 5, 2013, Trio and Mr. Hastings received notice from the Federal Trade Commission that early termination of the waiting period under the HSR Act was granted in connection with the proposed acquisition. The merger and the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement are not subject to any additional federal or state regulatory requirement or approval, except for filings with the State of Delaware necessary to effectuate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.

Risk Factors

In evaluating the proposals to be presented at the special meeting, a stockholder should carefully read this proxy statement/information statement and especially consider the factors discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors.”

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SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Trio is providing the following selected historical financial information to assist you in your analysis of the financial aspects of the merger.

Trio’s consolidated balance sheet data as of March 31, 2013 and consolidated statement of operations data for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 are derived from Trio’s unaudited consolidated financial statements, which are included elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement. Trio’s consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and consolidated statement of operations data for the year ended December 31, 2012, the period from February 2, 2011 (inception) to December 31, 2011 and the period from February 2, 2011 (inception) to December 31, 2012 are derived from Trio’s audited financial statements included elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement.

SAE’s consolidated balance sheet data as of March 31, 2013 and consolidated statement of operations data for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 are derived from SAE’s unaudited consolidated financial statements, which are included elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement. SAE’s consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and consolidated statement of operations data for the three years ended December 31, 2012 are derived from SAE’s audited consolidated financial statements, which are included elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement. SAE’s consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and consolidated statement of operations data for the years then ended are derived from SAE’s unaudited consolidated financial statements.

The information is only a summary and should be read in conjunction with each of SAE’s and Trio’s consolidated financial statements and related notes and “Other Information Related to Trio — Trio’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “SAE’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained elsewhere herein. The historical results included below and elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement are not indicative of the future performance of SAE or Trio.

Prior to the closing of the merger, SAE may make a cash distribution to its stockholders. See “The Merger Agreement — SAE Stockholder Dividends.”

Selected Historical Financial Information — Trio
(in thousands, except per share data)

		For the Three Months ended March 31, 2013				For the Three Months ended March 31, 2012				For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2012				For the Period from February 2, 2011 (Inception) to December 31, 2011				For the Period from February 2, 2011 (Inception) to December 31, 2012
Income Statement Data:
Revenue		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
Interest income		$	5			$	6			$	40			$	2			$	42
Net loss		$	(170	)		$	(181	)		$	(985	)		$	(348	)		$	(1,333	)
Basic and diluted net loss per share		$	(0.08	)		$	(0.08	)		$	(0.44	)		$	(0.17	)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted			2,220,932				2,220,932				2,220,932				2,009,748

		As of March 31,				As of December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets		$	61,720			$	61,727			$	61,993
Total liabilities		$	1,068			$	905			$	186
Common stock subject to possible conversion		$	56,670			$	56,670			$	56,670
Total stockholders’ equity		$	3,982			$	4,152			$	5,137

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Selected Financial Information — SAE
(In thousands, except per share data)

		For the Fiscal Period Ended March 31,								For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2012				2011				2010				2009				2008
Income Statement Data:
Revenues from services		$	84,766			$	61,787			$	257,359			$	180,765			$	133,792			$	52,150			$	23,789
Net income (loss)		$	4,928			$	7,753			$	9,985			$	9,508			$	5,821			$	(246	)		$	(1,209	)

		As of March 31, 2013				As of December 31,
						2012				2011				2010				2009				2008
Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets		$	173,507			$	147,975			$	93,619			$	46,639			$	29,820			$	16,514
Current maturities of notes payable and obligations under capital leases		$	1,660			$	1,671			$	8,308			$	3,607			$	7,047			$	15,719
Notes payable and obligations under capital leases less current maturities		$	79,717			$	79,547			$	1,669				—				—				—
Preferred Stock		$	5,000			$	5,000			$	5,000			$	5,000				—				—
Stockholders’ equity		$	28,216			$	24,065			$	13,618			$	1,908			$	(3,413	)		$	(1,896	)

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SELECTED UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following selected unaudited pro forma financial information has been derived from, and should be read in conjunction with, the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet data combine the unaudited condensed consolidated historical balance sheet data of SAE as of March 31, 2013 with the unaudited condensed historical balance sheet data of Trio as of March 31, 2013, giving effect to the merger as if it had been consummated as of that date.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined income statement data for the three months ended March 31, 2013 combines the unaudited historical consolidated statement of income of SAE for the three months ended March 31, 2013 with the unaudited historical statement of operations of Trio for the three months ended March 31, 2013, giving effect to the merger as if it had occurred on January 1, 2013.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined income statement data for the year ended December 31, 2012 combine the audited historical consolidated statement of income data of SAE for the year ended December 31, 2012 with the audited historical statement of operations data of Trio for the year ended December 31, 2012, giving effect to the merger as if it had occurred on January 1, 2012.

The historical financial information has been adjusted to give effect to pro forma events that are related and/or directly attributable to the merger, are factually supportable and, in the case of the pro forma statements of operations, are expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results. The adjustments presented on the pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been identified and presented in “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements” to provide relevant information necessary for an accurate understanding of the combined company upon consummation of the merger.

The historical financial information of SAE was derived from the unaudited consolidated financial statements of SAE for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and audited consolidated financial statements of SAE for the year ended December 31, 2012 included elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement. The historical financial information of Trio was derived from the unaudited financial statements of Trio for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and audited financial statements of Trio for the year ended December 31, 2012 included elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement.

This information should be read together with SAE’s and Trio’s audited financial statements and related notes, “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements,” “SAE’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Other Information Related to Trio — Trio’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and other financial information included elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement.

Trio cannot predict how many of its public stockholders will elect to convert their stock to cash. As a result it has elected to provide pro forma financial statements under three different assumptions which produce significant differences in cash and stockholders equity. The actual results are likely to be in between the results shown, but there can be no assurance that will be the case. Pursuant to the merger agreement, either Trio or SAE may terminate the merger agreement if holders of more than 5,620,823 public shares seek conversion of such shares. Additionally, SAE may terminate the merger agreement if Trio does not have cash on hand of $30 million after payment of certain expenses as indicated in the merger agreement (this termination right would be triggered if more than approximately 2,508,919 shares were converted). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if stockholders holding more than 3,484,981 shares elect to convert their shares to cash, under the terms of the Credit Agreement, Trio would not even have sufficient funds to pay the cash portion of the merger consideration pursuant to the merger agreement and the expenses of the transaction. Therefore, notwithstanding the fact that the merger agreement technically allows for conversions of up to 5,620,823 shares, if stockholders holding more than 3,484,981 shares sought conversion, it is unlikely that the parties would agree to consummate the transaction. Even though Trio may seek to raise additional financing in order to consummate the merger, Trio has not taken any steps to obtain a commitment for such additional financing, nor is it aware whether such additional financing is available on terms acceptable to Trio, or at all. Therefore, it is unlikely that Trio will be able to locate any suitable third party financing at this

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point. Accordingly, separate pro forma information has been presented assuming the following circumstances: (1) holders of 3,484,981 shares of the Trio common stock elect to have their shares converted into cash upon the consummation of the merger at the conversion price of $10.08 per share (which is a full pro rata share of the trust account as of May 14, 2013), to provide net proceeds of $20.2 million (gross proceeds of $26.5 million less transaction costs of $5.7 million and accrued liabilities of $668,000), such that Trio has sufficient funds from the trust account to pay the cash portion of the merger consideration (referred to as “maximum conversions” in the table below); (2) holders of 2,508,919 shares of the Trio common stock elect to have their shares converted upon the consummation of the merger at the conversion price of $10.08 per share (which is a full pro rata share of the trust account as of May 14, 2013), to provide net proceeds of $30 million (gross proceeds of $36.4 million less transaction costs of $5.7 million and accrued liabilities of $668,000), such that SAE does not have a contractual right to terminate the merger agreement (referred to as “conversions needed to avoid termination” in the table below); and (3) no holders of Trio common stock exercise their right to have their shares converted upon the consummation of the merger. In the event that the merger was consummated where 3,484,981 shares were converted, the $15 million dividend payable to SAE stockholders would not be able to be made under the terms of the Credit Agreement or the merger agreement. In the event that the merger was consummated where 2,508,919 shares were converted, the dividend payable to the SAE stockholders would be limited to approximately $6.1 million under the terms of the Credit Agreement and the merger agreement. The actual results will be in between the scenarios shown but there can be no assurance as to the actual amount of the dividend.

Trio is providing this information to aid you in your analysis of the financial aspects of the transaction. The unaudited pro forma financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the financial position or results of operations that may have actually occurred had the transaction taken place on the dates noted, or the future financial position or operating results of the combined company.

		Proforma Unaudited, Assuming Maximum Conversions				Proforma Unaudited, Assuming Conversions Needed to Avoid Termination				Proforma Unaudited, Assuming No Conversions
		(In thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2012
Operating revenues		$	257,359			$	257,359			$	257,359
Net income		$	7,322			$	7,322			$	7,322
Three months ended March 31, 2012
Operating revenues		$	84,766			$	84,766			$	84,766
Net income		$	4,328			$	4,328			$	4,328
As of March 31, 2013
Total assets		$	181,211			$	184,950			$	201,359
Current maturities of notes payable and obligations under capital leases		$	2,060			$	2,060			$	2,060
Notes payable and obligations under capital leases less current maturities		$	97,217			$	97,217			$	97,217
Stockholders’ equity		$	24,313			$	28,052			$	44,461

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COMPARATIVE PER SHARE DATA

The following table sets forth the per share data of Trio and SAE on a stand-alone basis for the year ended December 31, 2012 and the unaudited pro forma combined per share ownership information of Trio and SAE for the year ended December 31, 2012 and for the three months ended March 31, 2013 after giving effect to the merger, assuming, separately, (1) holders of 3,484,981 shares of the Trio common stock elect to have their shares converted into cash upon the consummation of the merger at the conversion price of $10.08 per share (which is a full pro rata share of the trust account as of May 14, 2013) (referred to as “maximum conversions” in the table below); (2) holders of 2,508,919 shares of the Trio common stock elect to have their shares converted upon the consummation of the merger at the conversion price of $10.08 per share (which is a full pro rata share of the trust account as of May 14, 2013) (referred to as “conversions needed to avoid termination” in the table below); and (3) no holders of Trio common stock exercise their right to have their shares converted upon the consummation of the merger. While under the merger agreement, the merger may be consummated if holders of no more than 5,620,823 of the public shares properly demand conversion of their shares into cash, pro forma financial information assuming the conversion of this number of public shares has not been presented, because the funds available to Trio in such event would be insufficient to pay the transaction costs and the cash portion of the merger consideration without obtaining additional financing.

You should read the information in the following table in conjunction with the selected historical financial information summary included elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement, and the historical financial statements of Trio and SAE and related notes that are included elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement. The unaudited Trio and SAE pro forma combined per share information is derived from, and should be read in conjunction with, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement.

The unaudited pro forma combined earnings per share information below does not purport to represent the earnings per share which would have occurred had the companies been combined during the periods presented, nor earnings per share for any future date or period. The unaudited pro forma combined book value per share information below does not purport to represent what the value of Trio and SAE would have been had the companies been combined during the period presented.

		Trio Merger Corp. Historical				SAExploration Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries Historical				Combined (Assuming Maximum Conversions)				Combined (Assuming Conversions Needed to Avoid Termination)				Combined (Assuming No Conversions)
Net income (loss), or Pro Forma Net Income (in thousands) for the year ended December 31, 2012		$	(985	)		$	9,985			$	7,322			$	7,322			$	7,322
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic			2,220,932								10,805,287				11,781,349				14,290,268
Income (loss) or Pro Forma Earnings Per Share – Basic, for the year ended December 31, 2012		$	(0.44	)						$	0.68			$	0.62			$	0.51
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Diluted			2,220,932								12,385,287				13,361,349				15,870,268
Income (loss) or Pro Forma Earnings Per Share – Diluted, for the year ended December 31, 2012		$	(0.44	)						$	0.59			$	0.55			$	0.46
Net income (loss), or Pro Forma Net Income (in thousands) for the three months ended March 31, 2013		$	(170	)		$	4,928			$	4,328			$	4,328			$	4,328
Income (loss) or Pro Forma Earnings Per Share – Basic, for the three months ended March 31, 2013		$	(0.08	)						$	0.40			$	0.37			$	0.30
Income (loss) or Pro Forma Earnings Per Share – Diluted, for the three months ended March 31, 2013		$	(0.08	)						$	0.35			$	0.32			$	0.27
Shares Outstanding as of March 31, 2013			2,220,932								10,805,287				11,781,349				14,290,268
Book Value Per Share or Pro Forma Book Value Per Share as of March 31, 2013		$	1.79							$	2.25			$	2.38			$	3.11

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RISK FACTORS

Stockholders should carefully consider the following risk factors, together with all of the other information included in this proxy statement/information statement, before they decide whether to vote or instruct their vote to be cast to approve the proposals described in this proxy statement/information statement.

Risks Related to Trio’s Business and Operations Following the Merger with SAE

The value of your investment in Trio following consummation of the merger will be subject to the significant risks affecting SAE and inherent in the geophysical services industry. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and other information included in this proxy statement/information statement. If any of the events described below occur, Trio’s post-acquisition business and financial results could be adversely affected in a material way. This could cause the trading price of its common stock to decline, perhaps significantly, and you therefore may lose all or part of your investment. As used in the risks described in this subsection, references to “we,” “us” and “our” are intended to refer to SAE unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

Our business largely depends on the levels of exploration and development activity in the oil and natural gas industry, a historically cyclical industry. A decrease in this activity caused by low oil and gas prices, reduced demand or other factors will have an adverse effect on our business, liquidity and results of operations.

Demand for our services depends upon the level of spending by oil and natural gas companies for exploration, production, development and field management activities, which depend, in part, on oil and natural gas prices. The markets for oil and natural gas have historically been volatile and are likely to continue to be so in the future. In addition to the market prices of oil and natural gas, our customers’ willingness to explore, develop and produce depends largely upon prevailing industry conditions that are influenced by numerous factors over which our management has no control. A decline in oil and natural gas exploration activities and commodity prices may adversely affect the demand for our services and our results of operations.

Factors affecting the prices of oil and natural gas and our customers’ desire to explore, develop and produce include:

We cannot assure you that the exploration and development activities by our customers will be maintained at current levels. Any significant decline in exploration or production-related spending by our customers, whether due to a decrease in the market prices for oil and natural gas or otherwise, would have a material adverse

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effect on our results of operations. Additionally, increases in oil and gas prices may not increase demand for our products and services or otherwise have a positive effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

Our revenues are subject to fluctuations that are beyond our control, which could adversely affect our results of operations in any financial period.

Our operating results may vary in material respects from quarter to quarter. Factors that cause variations include the timing of the receipt and commencement of contracts for seismic data acquisition, processing or interpretation and customers’ budgetary cycles, all of which are beyond our control. In addition, in any given period, we could have idle crews which result in a significant portion of our revenues, cash flows and earnings coming from a relatively small number of crews. Lower crew utilization rates can be caused by land access permit and weather delays, seasonal factors such as holiday schedules, shorter winter days or agricultural or hunting seasons, and crew repositioning and crew utilization and productivity. Additionally, due to location, service line or particular project, some of our individual crews may achieve results that are a significant percentage of our consolidated operating results. Should any of our crews experience changes in timing or delays due to one or more of these factors, our financial results could be subject to significant variations from period to period. Combined with our fixed costs, these revenue fluctuations could also produce unexpected adverse results of operations in any fiscal period.

Revenues derived from our projects may not be sufficient to cover our costs of completing those projects or may not result in the profit we anticipated when we entered into the contract.

Our revenue is determined, in part, by the prices we receive for our services, the productivity of our crews and the accuracy of our cost estimates. The productivity of our crews is partly a function of external factors, such as weather and third party delays, over which we have no control. In addition, cost estimates for our projects may be inadequate due to unknown factors associated with the work to be performed and market conditions, resulting in cost over-runs. If our crews encounter operational difficulties or delays, or if we have not correctly priced our services, our results of operation may vary and, in some cases, may be adversely affected.

Our projects are performed on both a turnkey basis where a defined amount and scope of work is provided by us for a fixed price and additional work, which is subject to customer approval, is billed separately, and on a term basis where work is provided by us for a fixed hourly, daily or monthly fee. Our current projects are operated under a close to even mix of turnkey agreement and term agreements but the relative percentages can vary widely from time to time. The revenue, cost and gross profit realized on a turnkey contract can vary from our estimated amount because of changes in job conditions, variations in labor and equipment productivity from the original estimates, and the performance of subcontractors. In addition, if conditions exist on a particular project that were not anticipated in the customer contract such as excessive weather delays, community issues or governmental issues, then the revenue timing and amount from a project can be affected substantially. Turnkey contracts may also cause us to bear substantially all of the risks of business interruption caused by weather delays and other hazards. Those variations, delays and risks inherent in billing customers at a fixed price may result in us experiencing reduced profitability or losses on projects.

The high fixed costs of our operations could result in operating losses.

We are subject to high fixed costs, which primarily consist of depreciation and maintenance expenses associated with our equipment and certain crew costs. Extended periods of significant downtime or low productivity caused by reduced demand, weather interruptions, equipment failures, permit delays or other causes could negatively affect our results and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations because we will not be able to reduce our fixed costs as fast as revenues decline.

Our results of operations could be adversely affected by asset impairments.

We periodically review our portfolio of equipment for impairment. A prolonged downturn could affect the carrying value of our goodwill and require us to recognize a loss. We may be required to write down the value of our equipment if the future cash flows anticipated to be generated from the related equipment falls

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below net book value. A decline in oil and natural gas prices, if sustained, can result in future impairments. Because the impairment of long-lived assets or goodwill would be recorded as an operating expense, such a write-down would negatively affect our net income and may result in a breach of certain of our financial covenants under our Credit Agreement, including our minimum net worth requirement.

Our working capital needs are difficult to forecast and may vary significantly, which could require us to seek additional financing that we may not be able to obtain on satisfactory terms, or at all.

Our working capital needs are difficult to predict with certainty. Our revenues vary in material respects as a result of, among other things, the timing of our projects, our customers’ budgetary cycles and our receipt of payment. Our working capital requirements continue to increase, primarily due to the expansion of our infrastructure in response to our continued growth and expansion of operations and the need to keep pace with technological advances. In order to remain competitive, we must continue to invest additional capital to maintain, upgrade and expand our seismic data acquisition capabilities. We therefore may be subject to significant and rapid increases in our working capital needs that could require us to seek additional financing sources. Restrictions in our debt agreements may impair our ability to obtain other sources of financing, and access to additional sources of financing may not be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all.

Our revenues are subject to seasonal conditions, which may affect our ability to timely complete projects.

Our seismic data acquisition services are performed outdoors and are therefore subject to seasonality. Shorter winter days and adverse weather negatively impact our ability to provide services in certain regions. While we plan for our projects to take place during favorable seasons, we have limited control over the actual timing of those operations due to the extensive planning, preparation and permits required to perform a seismic survey in certain areas, which may cause our operations to be delayed and result in additional costs.

Our operations are subject to delays related to obtaining government permits and land access rights from third parties which could result in delays affecting our results of operations.

Our seismic data acquisition operations could be adversely affected by our inability to obtain timely right of way usage from both public and private land and/or mineral owners. We cannot begin surveys on property without obtaining any required permits from governmental entities as well as the permission of the private landowners who own the land being surveyed. In recent years, it has become more difficult, costly and time-consuming to obtain access rights of way as drilling activities have expanded into more populated areas. Additionally, while landowners generally are cooperative in granting access rights, some have become more resistant to seismic and drilling activities occurring on their property. In addition, governmental entities do not always grant permits within the time periods expected. Delays associated with obtaining such rights of way may negatively affect our results of operations.

Our backlog can vary significantly from time to time and our backlog estimates are based on certain assumptions and are subject to unexpected adjustments and cancellations and thus may not be timely converted to revenues in any particular fiscal period, if at all, or be indicative of our actual operating results for any future period.

Our backlog estimates represent those seismic data acquisition projects for which a customer has executed a contract and has a scheduled start date for the project. Our backlog can vary significantly from time to time, particularly if the backlog is made up of multi year contracts with some of our more significant clients. Backlog estimates are based on a number of assumptions and estimates including assumptions related to foreign exchange rates and proportionate performance of contracts. The realization of our backlog estimates is further affected by our performance under term rate contracts, as the early or late completion of a project under term rate contracts will generally result in decreased or increased, as the case may be, revenues derived from those projects. Contracts for services are also occasionally modified by mutual consent and often can be terminated for convenience by the customer. Because of potential changes in the scope or schedule of our customers’ projects, and the possibility of early termination of customer contracts, we cannot predict with certainty when or if our backlog will be realized. Material delays, payment defaults or cancellations on the underlying contracts could reduce the amount of backlog currently reported and, consequently, could inhibit the conversion of that backlog into revenues.

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We face intense competition in our business that could result in downward pricing pressure and the loss of market share.

Competition among seismic contractors historically has been, and likely will continue to be, intense. Competitive factors have in recent years included price, crew experience, equipment availability, technological expertise and reputation for quality and dependability. We also face increasing competition from nationally owned companies in various international jurisdictions that operate under less significant financial constraints than those we experience. Many of our competitors have greater financial and other resources, more customers, greater market recognition and more established relationships and alliances in the industry than we do. They and other competitors may be better positioned to withstand and adjust more quickly to volatile market conditions, such as fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices and production levels, as well as changes in government regulations. Additionally, the seismic data acquisition business is extremely price competitive and has a history of protracted periods of months or years where seismic contractors under financial duress bid jobs at unattractive pricing levels and therefore adversely affect industry pricing. Competition from those and other competitors could result in downward pricing pressure, which could adversely affect our margins, and could result in the loss of market share.

We do not maintain a seismic data library, which may affect our ability to effectively compete.

Our customers own the data and processing products we deliver, and we do not maintain a seismic data library. If our customers significantly increase their preference toward licensing seismic data from multi-customer data libraries, it may affect the degree to which they request our services and our ability to compete.

Capital requirements for the technology we use are significant. If we are unable to finance these requirements, we may not be able to maintain our competitive advantage.

Seismic data acquisition technologies historically have steadily improved and progressed, and we expect this trend to continue. Manufacturers of seismic equipment may develop new systems that have competitive advantages relative to systems now in use that either renders the equipment we currently use obsolete or require us to make substantial capital expenditures to maintain our competitive position. In order to remain competitive, we must continue to invest additional capital to maintain, upgrade and expand our seismic data acquisition capabilities.

Our capital requirements, which are primarily the cost of equipment, are significant. Although we attempt to minimize our capital expenditures by restricting our purchase of equipment to equipment that we believe will remain highly utilized, and we strategically rent equipment utilizing the most current technology to cover peak periods in equipment demands. However, we may not be able to finance all of our capital requirements, when and if needed, to acquire new equipment. If we are unable to do so, it may have a material negative impact on our operations and financial condition.

We are dependent upon a small number of significant customers.

We derive a significant amount of our revenues from a small number of oil and gas exploration and development companies. During the year ended December 31, 2012, three customers (YPFB Chaco, Subandean and Apache Corporation) aggregated 56% of our consolidated revenue for the period. During the year ended December 31, 2011, three customers (Apache Corporation, Talisman and Pluspetrol) aggregated 68% of our consolidated revenue for the period. During the year ended December 31, 2010, three customers (Talisman, Pacific Stratus and Conoco/Burlington Peru) aggregated 75% of our consolidated revenue for the period. While our revenues are derived from a concentrated customer base, our significant customers may vary between years. One customer (Apache Corporation) represented 33% and 19% of our consolidated revenues for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Our contract with this customer, as with certain of our other contracts, may be terminated by the customer at any time for convenience. If this client, or any of our other significant clients, were to terminate their contracts with us or fail to contract for our services in the future because they are acquired, alter their exploration or development strategy, experience financial difficulties or for any other reason, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

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We bear the risk, if any, if our customers become insolvent and fail to pay amounts owed to us.

Although we perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers’ financial conditions, we generally require no collateral from our customers. It is possible that one or more of our customers will become financially distressed, which could cause them to default on their obligations to us and could reduce their future need for seismic services provided by us. Our concentration of customers may also increase our overall exposure to those credit risks. In addition, from time to time, we experience contractual disputes with our customers regarding the payment of invoices or other matters. While we seek to minimize those disputes and maintain good relations with our customers, we have in the past, and may in the future, experience disputes that could negatively affect our relationship with a customer. Our inability to collect our accounts receivable, whether due to customer financial difficulties or disputes, could have a materially adverse effect on our results of operations.

We have supply arrangements with a limited number of key suppliers, the loss of any one of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Historically, we have purchased or rented substantially all of our seismic data acquisition equipment from a limited number of key suppliers. If any of our key suppliers discontinues operations or otherwise refuses to honor its supply arrangements with us, we may be required to enter into agreements with alternative suppliers on terms less favorable to us, which could result in increased production costs and longer delivery lead times.

Some of our suppliers may also be our competitors. If competitive pressures were to become such that our suppliers would no longer sell to us, we would not be able to easily replace the technology with equipment that communicates effectively with our existing technology, thereby impairing our ability to conduct our business.

Our industry has periodically experienced shortages in the availability of equipment. Any difficulty we experience replacing or adding equipment could adversely affect our business.

If the demand for seismic services increases, we may not be able to acquire equipment to replace our existing equipment or add additional equipment. From time to time, the high demand for seismic services has decreased the availability of geophysical equipment, resulting in extended delivery dates on orders of new equipment. If that were to recur, any delay in obtaining equipment could delay our implementation of additional or larger crews and restrict the productivity of our existing crews. A delay in obtaining equipment essential to our operations could have a material adverse effect on our ability to meet our customers’ needs and further grow our business.

We operate under hazardous conditions that subject us and our employees to risk of damage to property or personal injury and limitations on our insurance coverage may expose us to potentially significant liability costs.

Our activities are often conducted in dangerous environments and include hazardous conditions, including operation of heavy equipment, the detonation of explosives, and operations in remote areas of developing countries. Operating in such environments, and under such conditions, carries with it inherent risks, such as loss of human life or equipment, as well as the risk of downtime or reduced productivity resulting from equipment failures caused by an adverse operating environment. Those risks could cause us to experience injuries to our personnel, equipment losses, and interruptions in our business.

Although we maintain what we believe is prudent insurance protection that is consistent with industry practice, our insurance contains certain coverage exclusions and policy limits. Moreover, we do not carry business interruption insurance for our operations. There can be no assurance that our insurance will be sufficient or adequate to cover all losses or liabilities or that insurance will continue to be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. Further, we may experience difficulties in collecting from insurers as such insurers may deny all or a portion of our claims for insurance coverage. A successful claim for which we are not fully insured, or which is excluded from coverage or exceeds the policy limits of our applicable insurance, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

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We may be held liable for the actions of our subcontractors.

We often work as the general contractor on seismic data acquisition surveys and consequently engage a number of subcontractors to perform services and provide products. While we generally obtain contractual indemnification and insurance covering the acts of those subcontractors, and require the subcontractors to obtain insurance for our benefit, there can be no assurance we will not be held liable for the actions of those subcontractors. In addition, subcontractors may cause damage or injury to our personnel and property that is not fully covered by insurance or by claims against the subcontractors.

Our agreements with our customers may not adequately protect us from unforeseen events or address all issues that could arise with our customers. The occurrence of unforeseen events, or disputes with customers not adequately addressed in the contracts could result in increased liability, costs and expenses for our projects.

We enter into master service agreements with many of our customers that allocate certain operational risks. Despite the inclusion of risk allocation provisions in our agreements, our operations may be affected by a number of events that are unforeseen or not within our control and our agreements may not adequately protect us from each possible event. If an event occurs which we have not contemplated or otherwise addressed in our agreement we, and not our customer, will likely bear the increased cost or liability. To the extent our agreements do not adequately address those and other issues, or we are not able to successfully resolve resulting disputes, we may incur increased liability, costs and expenses. This may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

We, along with our customers, are subject to compliance with governmental laws and regulations that may expose us to significant costs and liabilities and may adversely affect the demand for our services.

Our operations, and those of our customers, are subject to a variety of federal, provincial, state and local laws and regulations in the United States and foreign jurisdictions, including stringent laws and regulations relating to protection of the environment. Those laws and regulations may impose numerous obligations that are applicable to our operations including:

Numerous governmental authorities, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) and analogous state agencies in the United States and governmental bodies with control over environmental matters in foreign jurisdictions, have the power to enforce compliance with those laws and regulations and any permits issued under them, oftentimes requiring difficult and costly actions. Failure to comply with those laws, regulations and permits may result in the assessment of administrative, civil and criminal penalties, the imposition of remedial obligations and the issuance of injunctions limiting or preventing some or all of our operations.

We expend financial and managerial resources to comply with all the laws and regulations applicable to our operations. The fact that such laws or regulations change frequently makes it impossible for us to predict the cost or impact of such laws and regulations on our future operations. The adoption of laws and regulations that have the effect of reducing or curtailing exploration and production activities by energy companies could also adversely affect our results of operations by reducing the demand for our services.

Our operations outside of the United States are subject to additional political, economic, and other uncertainties that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, or results of operations, or cash flows, and our exposure to such risks will increase as we expand our international operations.

In 2012, our operations outside of North America accounted for approximately 53% of our revenues. Our international operations are subject to a number of risks inherent to any business operating in foreign countries, and especially those with emerging markets. As we continue to increase our presence in those countries, our operations will encounter the following risks, among others:

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If any of those or other similar events should occur, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

We are subject to taxation in many foreign jurisdictions and the final determination of our tax liabilities involves the interpretation of the statutes and requirements of taxing authorities worldwide. Our tax returns are subject to routine examination by taxing authorities, and those examinations may result in assessments of additional taxes, penalties and/or interest.

Our overall success as a global business depends, in part, upon our ability to succeed in differing economic, social and political conditions. We may not succeed in developing and implementing policies and strategies that are effective in each location where we do business, and we may experience project disruptions and losses, which could negatively affect our profitability.

Our results of operations can be significantly affected by foreign currency fluctuations and regulations.

A portion of our revenues is derived in the local currencies of the foreign jurisdictions in which we operate. Accordingly, we are subject to risks relating to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In the future, and especially as we further expand our sales in international markets, our customers may increasingly make payments in non-U.S. currencies. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could affect our sales, cost of sales and operating margins. In addition, currency devaluation can result in a loss to us if we hold deposits of that currency. Hedging foreign currencies can be difficult, especially if the currency is not actively traded. We cannot predict the effect of future exchange rate fluctuations on our operating results.

In addition, we are subject to risks relating to governmental regulation of foreign currency, which may limit our ability to:

As we continue to increase our operations in foreign countries, there is an increased risk that foreign currency controls may create difficulty in repatriating profits from foreign countries in the form of taxes or other restrictions, which could restrict our cash flow.

Principally in the United States and to a lesser degree in other countries, current and future legislation or regulation relating to climate change or hydraulic fracturing could negatively affect the exploration and production of oil and gas and adversely affect demand for our services.

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legislative and regulatory measures to address the concerns are in various phases of discussion or implementation at the national and state levels. At least one-third of the states, either individually or through multi-state regional initiatives, have already taken legal measures intended to reduce GHG emissions, primarily through the planned development of GHG emission inventories and/or GHG cap and trade programs.

Although various climate change legislative measures have been under consideration by the U.S. Congress, it is not possible at this time to predict whether or when Congress may act on climate change legislation. The EPA has promulgated a series of rulemakings and taken other actions that the EPA states will result in the regulation of GHG as “air pollutants” under the existing federal Clean Air Act. Furthermore, in 2010, EPA regulations became effective that require monitoring and reporting of GHG emissions on an annual basis, including extensive GHG monitoring and reporting requirements. While this new rule does not control GHG emission levels from any facilities, it will cause covered facilities to incur monitoring and reporting costs. Moreover, lawsuits have been filed seeking to require individual companies to reduce GHG emissions from their operations.

This increasing focus on global warming may result in new environmental laws or regulations that may negatively affect us, our suppliers and our customers. This could cause us to incur additional direct costs in complying with any new environmental regulations, as well as increased indirect costs resulting from our customers, suppliers or both incurring additional compliance costs that get passed on to us. Moreover, passage of climate change legislation or other federal or state legislative or regulatory initiatives that regulate or restrict emissions of GHG may curtail production and demand for fossil fuels such as oil and gas in areas where our customers operate and thus adversely affect future demand for our services. Reductions in our revenues or increases in our expenses as a result of climate control initiatives could have adverse effects on our business, financial position, results of operations and prospects.

Hydraulic fracturing is an important and commonly used process in the completion of oil and gas wells. Hydraulic fracturing involves the injection of water, sand and chemical additives under pressure into rock formations to stimulate gas production. Due to public concerns raised regarding potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on groundwater quality, legislative and regulatory efforts at the federal level and in some states have been initiated to require or make more stringent the permitting, reporting and compliance requirements for hydraulic fracturing operations. These legislative and regulatory initiatives imposing additional reporting obligations on, or otherwise limiting, the hydraulic fracturing process could make it more difficult or costly to complete natural gas wells. Shale gas cannot be economically produced without extensive fracturing. In the event such initiatives are successful, demand for our seismic acquisition services may be adversely affected.

As a company subject to compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”), our business may suffer because our efforts to comply with U.S. laws could restrict our ability to do business in foreign markets relative to our competitors who are not subject to U.S. law. Any determination that we or our foreign agents have violated the FCPA may adversely affect our business and operations.

We operate in certain parts of the world that have experienced governmental corruption to some degree and, in certain circumstances, strict compliance with anti-bribery laws may conflict with local customs and practices. We may be subject to competitive disadvantages to the extent that our competitors are able to secure business, licenses or other preferential treatment by making payments to government officials and others in positions of influence or using other methods that U.S. law and regulations prohibit us from using.

As a U.S. corporation, we are subject to the regulations imposed by the FCPA, which generally prohibits U.S. companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or keeping business. In particular, we may be held liable for actions taken by our strategic or local partners even though our partners are not subject to the FCPA. Any such violations could result in substantial civil and/or criminal penalties and might adversely affect our results of operations and our ability to continue to work in those countries.

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We may be unable to attract and retain executive officers and skilled and technically knowledgeable employees, which could adversely affect our business.

Our continued success depends upon retaining and attracting executive officers and highly skilled employees. A number of our executive officers and employees possess many years of industry experience and are highly skilled, and members of our management team also have relationships with oil and gas companies and others in the industry that are integral to our ability to market and sell our services. Our inability to retain such individuals could adversely affect our ability to compete in the seismic service industry. We may face significant competition for such skilled personnel, particularly during periods of increased demand for seismic services. Although we utilize employment agreements, stock-based compensation and other incentives to retain certain of our key employees, there is no guarantee that we will be able to retain those personnel.

If we do not manage our recent growth and future expansion effectively, our results of operations could be adversely affected.

We have experienced significant growth to date. Our growth has placed, and is expected to continue to place, significant demands on our personnel, management, infrastructure and support mechanisms and other resources. We must continue to improve our operational, financial, management, legal compliance and information systems to keep pace with the growth of our business. We may also expand through the strategic acquisition of companies and assets. We must plan and manage any acquisitions effectively to achieve revenue growth and maintain profitability in our evolving market. If we fail to manage our growth effectively, our results of operations could be adversely affected.

The requirements of being a public company may strain our resources, divert management’s attention and affect our ability to attract and retain qualified board members.

As a public company, we will be subject to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Dodd-Frank Act and other applicable securities rules and regulations. Compliance with these rules and regulations will make some activities more difficult, time-consuming or costly, increase demand on our systems and resources and cause us to incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company.

The Exchange Act requires, among other things, that we file annual, quarterly and current reports with respect to our business and operating results. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as well as rules subsequently implemented by the SEC and the national securities exchanges, establish certain requirements for the corporate governance practices of public companies. For example, upon becoming a public company, we will have additional board committees and will be required to maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. In order to maintain and, if required, improve our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting to meet this standard, significant resources and management oversight may be required. As a result, management’s attention may be diverted from other business concerns, which could harm our business and operating results.

In addition, pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, we are required to furnish a report by management on, among other things, the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of each fiscal year end. If we are unable to assert that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, we could lose investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which would cause the price of our common stock to decline. Because we will be a smaller reporting company, our independent auditor will not be required to issue an attestation report regarding our internal control over financial reporting in the annual reports that we file with the SEC on Form 10-K. We will remain a smaller reporting company as long as the market value of our securities held by non-affiliates is below $75 million.

In addition to increased legal and financial compliance costs and required management attention, we also expect these rules and regulations to make it more difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance and we may be required to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. As a result, it may be more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our board of directors or as executive officers.

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We are currently evaluating these rules, and though we cannot accurately predict the amount of additional costs we may incur, or the timing of such costs, we currently estimate that we will incur an additional $500,000 to $1 million of annual recurring general and administrative costs for public company costs.

Our substantial debt could adversely affect our liquidity and results of operations.

As of March 31, 2013 we had approximately $81.4 million of total indebtedness (comprised primarily of our $80 million Credit Agreement, which bears interest at a fixed rate of 13.5% per annum). We may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service our debt or sufficient earnings to cover fixed charges in future years. If new debt is added to our current debt levels, the related risks for us could intensify.

Our substantial debt could have important consequences. In particular, it could:

Our debt agreements contain restrictive covenants that may limit our ability to respond to changes in market conditions or pursue business opportunities.

Our Credit Agreement contains restrictive covenants that limit our ability to, among other things:

Complying with these covenants may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

If we are unable to comply with the restrictions and covenants in our debt agreements, there could be a default under the terms of such agreements, which could result in an acceleration of repayment. Failure to maintain existing financing or to secure new financing could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and financial position.

If we are unable to comply with the restrictions and covenants in our Credit Agreement and other debt agreements, there could be a default under the terms of those agreements. In the event of a default under those agreements, lenders could terminate their commitments to lend or accelerate the loans and declare all amounts borrowed due and payable. Borrowings under other debt instruments that contain cross-acceleration or cross-default provisions, such as our Credit Agreement, may also be accelerated and become due and payable. If any of those events occur, our assets might not be sufficient to repay in full all of our outstanding

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indebtedness and we may be unable to find alternative financing. Even if we could obtain alternative financing, it might not be on terms that are favorable or acceptable to us. Additionally, we may not be able to amend our debt agreements or obtain needed waivers on satisfactory terms or without incurring substantial costs. Failure to maintain existing or secure new financing could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and financial position.

If our lenders foreclose on their security interests in our assets, they will have the right to sell those assets in order to satisfy our obligations to them.

Our obligations under our Credit Agreement are secured by a lien on substantially all of our U.S. assets and certain of our foreign assets, including the equity interests in our material subsidiaries. In the event of foreclosure, liquidation, bankruptcy or other insolvency proceeding relating to us or to our subsidiaries that have guaranteed our debt, holders of our secured indebtedness and our other lenders will have prior claims on our assets. Those claims include the right to foreclose and take possession of our assets, including equipment that is necessary for the conduct of our operations, which would restrict our ability to continue to conduct business. There can be no assurance that we would receive any proceeds from a foreclosure sale of our assets that constitute collateral following the satisfaction of the secured lenders’ priority claims.

We have had a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting.

We have not been a public reporting company and have had limited accounting personnel and systems to adequately execute accounting process and limited other supervisory resources with which to address internal control over financial reporting, especially in our early years. As such, during an audit of our 2010 financials for purposes of preparing our financial statements for becoming a public company, we identified past accounting errors, which resulted in the restatement of our previously issued financial statements for 2011 and 2010, as result of material internal control weaknesses. We and our independent registered public accounting firm identified a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting related to these items which required adjustment, specifically: (i) the accounting for revenue recognition, (ii) elimination of inter-company activity and accounting for transactions denominated in foreign currencies, and (iii) accounting for the presentation of income taxes. Similar material weaknesses were identified in 2011 and 2012 audits. During 2012 and 2013, we have taken and will take substantial steps in improving and fortifying our internal controls and filling out our accounting and financial staffing. These measures have all been taken to correct the material weaknesses identified by us or our independent public accounting firm. However, we cannot assure that there will not be other material weaknesses and significant deficiencies that we or our independent registered public accounting firm will identify. If additional material weaknesses in our internal controls are discovered in the future, they may adversely affect our ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information timely and accurately.

Risks Related to the Merger

While the working capital of the combined company will increase if the merger is consummated, the amount of the increase depends on the extent to which the Trio stockholders exercise their right to convert their shares into cash and SAE declares a stockholder dividend.

Pursuant to Trio’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation, holders of public shares may either vote for or against the merger proposal and demand that Trio convert their shares into a pro rata share of the trust account where a substantial portion of the net proceeds of Trio’s initial public offering are held, calculated as of two business days prior to the anticipated consummation of the merger. Trio and SAE will not consummate the merger if holders of more than 5,620,823 public shares exercise these conversion rights. If no holders elect to convert their public shares, the trust account will be approximately $61.7 million at closing. To the extent the merger is consummated and holders have demanded to convert their shares, there will be a corresponding reduction in the amount of funds available to the combined company. In the unlikely event the merger is consummated if conversion rights are exercised with respect to 5,620,823 shares, assuming that all such converting stockholders vote in favor of the merger proposal, the maximum potential conversion cost would be approximately $56.7 million. In such circumstance, and in any circumstance where more than 3,484,981 shares elect to convert their shares to cash, Trio would be able to consummate the merger only if it raised additional financing (and only in the unlikely event SAE did not exercise its right to terminate the merger

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agreement because Trio had cash on hand of less than $30 million after payment of certain expenses as indicated in the merger agreement), because it would have insufficient funds to pay the $12.5 million cash portion of the merger consideration under the terms of the Credit Agreement. Even though Trio may seek to raise additional financing in order to consummate the merger, Trio has not taken any steps to obtain a commitment for such additional financing, nor is it aware whether such additional financing is available on terms acceptable to Trio, or at all. Therefore, it is unlikely that Trio will be able to locate any suitable third party financing at this point. Even if Trio did raise additional financing, it likely would be used to fund the cash merger consideration to the extent permitted under the Credit Agreement. Accordingly, if, and to the extent, public stockholders elect to convert their shares, the amount of any increase in working capital available to the combined company after the merger will be reduced.

In addition, immediately prior to the consummation of the merger, SAE intends to declare and pay up to a $15 million SAE stockholder dividend, to the extent permitted under its Credit Agreement and the merger agreement, and as determined at the discretion of SAE’s board. If, and to the extent, a dividend is paid, the amount of any increase in working capital available to the combined company after the merger will be reduced.

Trio’s management believes that there will be sufficient working capital to operate the combined company satisfactorily after the merger, because the working capital available to the combined company will be increased by no less than $5 million from the trust account. While SAE's Credit Agreement does not contain a restrictive covenant that specifically addresses ongoing working capital requirements for the combined company, it does contain a covenant governing debt service coverage ratios that has the effect of ensuring designated levels of free cash that can be used as part of the combined company’s working capital. There can be no assurance, however, that SAE’s working capital will continue to be sufficient in the future as SAE’s net working capital varies significantly from time to time, or that the amount of any increase in working capital available to the combined company will be adequate to pursue its strategy for growth.

Future resales of the Trio common stock issued to the SAE common stockholders may cause the market price of Trio’s securities to drop significantly, even if Trio’s business is doing well.

Under the merger agreement, the SAE common stockholders, on a fully-diluted basis, will receive, among other things, an aggregate of 6,448,413 shares of Trio common stock at the closing of the merger and the right to receive up to 992,064 additional shares of Trio common stock after the closing based on the achievement of specified earnings targets by the combined company for the 2013 and/or 2014 fiscal years. Pursuant to the merger agreement, the SAE common stockholders may not sell any of the shares of Trio common stock that they receive as a result of the merger during the twelve month period after the closing date of the merger, subject to certain exceptions, and the SAE common stockholders will be required to enter into lock-up agreements to such effect. See the section entitled “The Merger Proposal — Sale Restriction; Resale Registration.”

Subject to these restrictions, Trio will enter into a registration rights agreement at the closing of the merger with CLCH and any other SAE common stockholder who may be deemed an “affiliate” of Trio as a result of the issuance of shares of Trio common stock in the merger. Under the registration rights agreement, such holders are entitled to demand that Trio register the shares issued to them pursuant to the merger agreement under the Securities Act. In addition, the holders have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to consummation of the merger. See the section entitled “The Merger Proposal — Sale Restriction; Resale Registration.” Furthermore, the SAE common stockholders, including CLCH and any other SAE common stockholder who may be deemed an “affiliate” of Trio, may sell shares of Trio common stock pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, if available, rather than under a registration statement. In these cases, the resales must meet the criteria and conform to the requirements of that rule, including, because Trio is currently a shell company, waiting until one year after Trio’s filing with the SEC of a Current Report on Form 8-K containing Form 10 type information reflecting the merger with SAE.

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market or in privately negotiated transactions, which could have the effect of increasing the volatility in Trio’s stock price or putting significant downward pressure on the price of Trio’s stock.

Trio’s warrants will become exercisable after the closing of the merger and may be exchanged for shares of Trio common stock in the warrant exchange, which will increase the number of shares eligible for future resale in the public market and result in dilution to Trio’s stockholders.

Trio’s warrants, including (i) the warrants to purchase an aggregate of 6,900,000 shares of common stock issued in Trio’s initial public offering, (ii) the warrants to purchase an aggregate of 7,100,000 shares of common stock issued in a private placement concurrent with Trio’s initial public offering, consisting of 6,500,000 insider warrants and 600,000 warrants issued to EarlyBirdCapital, Inc., the representative of the underwriters for Trio’s initial public offering, and its designees, which we sometimes refer to as the “EBC warrants” and (iii) the warrants to purchase 800,000 shares of common stock that may be issued upon conversion of $400,000 in promissory notes held by Eric S. Rosenfeld and his affiliates, will become exercisable after the closing of the merger. However, as soon as practicable after the closing of the merger, Trio intends to offer the holders of its warrants the right to exchange their warrants for shares of Trio common stock, at a ratio of ten warrants for one share of common stock (or an aggregate of up to 1,480,000 shares of common stock, assuming the promissory notes are converted). Holders of the insider warrants and the EBC warrants have agreed to exchange their warrants for stock in this offer, and Mr. Rosenfeld intends to convert the promissory notes held by him and his affiliates into warrants and exchange such warrants for stock in this offer, which will result in the issuance of 790,000 shares of common stock if the warrant exchange is completed. Furthermore, effective at the closing of the merger, the warrants are being amended to increase the exercise price to $12.00 per share and the redemption price to $15.00 per shares. The exchange of the warrants will result in the issuance of additional shares of Trio common stock, although there can be no assurance that warrant exchange will be completed or that all of the holders of the warrants will elect to participate in the offer. The remaining warrants likely will be exercised only if the $12.00 per share exercise price is below the market price of Trio common stock. To the extent such warrants are exercised, additional shares of Trio common stock will be issued. These issuances of common stock will result in dilution to Trio’s stockholders and increase the number of shares eligible for resale in the public market.

If the initial stockholders exercise their registration rights with respect to their securities, it may have an adverse effect on the market price of Trio’s shares of common stock.

Trio’s initial stockholders are entitled to make a demand that Trio register the resale of their initial shares at any time commencing three months prior to the date on which their shares may be released from escrow. The presence of these additional shares of common stock trading in the public market may have an adverse effect on the market price of Trio’s securities.

If Trio stockholders fail to properly elect to exercise their conversion rights or fail to deliver their shares to the transfer agent after so electing, they will not be entitled to convert their shares of common stock of Trio into a pro rata portion of the trust account.

Trio stockholders holding public shares may demand that Trio convert their shares into a pro rata portion of the trust account, calculated as of two business days prior to the anticipated consummation of the merger. Trio stockholders who seek to exercise this conversion right must deliver their stock (either physically or electronically) to Trio’s transfer agent prior to the vote at the meeting. Any Trio stockholder who fails to properly elect to exercise such conversion rights or who fails to deliver his stock will not be entitled to convert his or her shares into a pro rata portion of the trust account for conversion of his shares. See the section entitled “Special Meeting of Trio Stockholders — Conversion Rights” for the procedures to be followed if you wish to convert your shares to cash.

Public stockholders, together with any affiliates of theirs or any other person with whom they are acting in concert or as a “group,” will be restricted from seeking conversion rights with respect to more than 12.5% of the public shares.

A public stockholder, together with any affiliate of his or any other person with whom he is acting in concert or as a “group,” will be restricted from seeking conversion rights with respect to more than 12.5% of the public shares. Accordingly, if you hold more than 12.5% of the public shares and the merger proposal is

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approved, you will not be able to seek conversion rights with respect to the full amount of your shares and may be forced to hold the shares in excess of 12.5% or sell them in the open market. Trio cannot assure you that the value of such excess shares will appreciate over time following a business combination or that the market price of Trio’s shares of common stock will exceed the per-share conversion price.

Nasdaq may delist Trio’s common stock from quotation on its exchange. Failure to maintain Nasdaq listing could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in its securities and subject Trio to additional trading restrictions.

Trio common stock is currently listed on Nasdaq. In connection with the merger, Nasdaq requires Trio to file a new initial listing application and meet its initial listing requirements as opposed to its more lenient continued listing requirements. Trio may not be able to meet those initial listing requirements and, even if it is able to meet the initial listing requirements, it may not be able to meet the continued listing requirements for its common stock in the future.

If Trio fails to meet the initial or continued listing requirements and Nasdaq delists its securities from trading on its exchange, Trio could face significant material adverse consequences, including:

Upon the consummation of the merger, two of Trio’s executive officers and directors will beneficially own at least approximately 31% of its common stock and are expected to have voting control over at least 51% of its common stock, which will make it possible for them to determine the outcome of all matters submitted to its stockholders for approval and will exempt Trio from certain Nasdaq corporate governance requirements. This control may be alleged to conflict with Trio’s interests and the interests of its other stockholders.

Upon the consummation of the merger, assuming that none of the holders of the public shares demand to convert such shares into cash, two of Trio’s executive officers and directors, Jeff Hastings and Brian Beatty, will own at least approximately 31% of the outstanding shares of its common stock. On their own, with the irrevocable proxies that are to be granted to them, Mr. Hastings and Mr. Beatty are expected to have the power to vote at least 51% of the outstanding shares of its common stock. These stockholders have the power to determine the outcome of all matters submitted to its stockholders for approval, including the election of its directors and other corporate actions. It is possible that the interests of Messrs. Hastings and Beatty may in some circumstances conflict with our interests and the interests of Trio’s other stockholders. In addition, such control could have the effect of discouraging others from attempting to purchase Trio or take it over, and/or reducing the market price offered for its common stock in such an event.

In addition, because Messrs. Hastings and Beatty are expected to control more than 50% of the voting power of Trio’s common stock, Trio intends to be considered a “controlled company” for purposes of the Nasdaq listing requirements. As such, Trio will be permitted to and will opt out of the Nasdaq listing requirements that would otherwise require Trio’s board to be comprised of a majority of independent directors; Trio’s board nominations to be selected, or recommended for the board’s selection, either by a nominating committee comprised entirely of independent directors or by a majority of independent directors; and Trio to maintain a compensation committee comprised entirely of independent directors. Accordingly, other Trio stockholders may not have the same protections afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to all of the Nasdaq corporate governance requirements.

Trio’s ability to request indemnification from SAE’s stockholders for damages arising out of the merger is limited in certain instances to those claims where damages exceed $500,000 and is also limited to the shares placed in escrow.

At the closing of the merger, 545,635 of the shares of Trio common stock issuable to the SAE common stockholders will be deposited in escrow to provide a fund for payment to Trio with respect to its post-closing rights to indemnification under the merger agreement for breaches of representations and warranties and

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covenants by SAE and its stockholders, and for certain other indemnifiable matters. Claims for indemnification may only be asserted by Trio once the damages exceed a $500,000 deductible, in which event the amount payable shall be the full amount (and not just the amount in excess of the deductible), except that the deductible will not apply to claims made with respect to representations and warranties relating to the SAE stockholders’ title to the SAE common stock and preferred stock, the outstanding capitalization of SAE, or tax or environmental matters, or to claims made with respect to certain other indemnifiable matters. Accordingly, it is possible that Trio will not be entitled to indemnification even if SAE is found to have breached certain of its representations and warranties and covenants contained in the merger agreement if such breach would only result in damages to Trio of less than $500,000. Also, the aggregate liability for damages is limited to the shares placed in escrow until the date that is the later of 30 days after Trio files its annual report on Form 10-K for its 2013 fiscal year or one year from the closing date of the merger. At such time, 272,818 of the escrow shares will be released from the escrow to the SAE common stockholders, less amounts previously applied in satisfaction of or reserved with respect to indemnification claims (other than tax or environmental indemnification claims, except to the extent such claims exceed 272,817 shares) that are made prior to that date. Thereafter, until the 30 days after Trio files its annual report on Form 10-K for its 2015 fiscal year, it may only make claims with respect to breaches of SAE’s representations and warranties related to tax and environmental matters and its recovery will be limited to the remaining 272,817 shares held in escrow. Claims Trio makes with respect to any breaches of representations and warranties relating to the SAE stockholders’ title to SAE common stock and preferred stock or the outstanding capitalization of SAE or with respect to certain other indemnifiable matters will survive without limitation as to time.

Trio’s current directors, executive officers and special advisor own shares of common stock and warrants that will be worthless and have incurred reimbursable expenses and made loans to Trio that may not be reimbursed or repaid if the merger is not approved. Such interests may have influenced their decision to approve the business combination with SAE.

Certain of Trio’s officers and directors, its special advisor and/or their affiliates beneficially own shares of Trio common stock that they purchased prior to Trio’s initial public offering. Additionally, Trio’s initial stockholders, some of whom also serve as its officers and directors, purchased 6,500,000 insider warrants in a private placement that occurred simultaneously with its initial public offering. Trio’s executive officers, directors and special advisor and their affiliates have no redemption rights with respect to shares they acquired prior to Trio’s initial public offering in the event a business combination is not effected in the required time period. Therefore, if the merger or another business combination is not approved within the required time period, such shares held by such persons will be worthless, as will the warrants. As of May 14, 2013, Trio’s directors, officers and special advisor hold $13,288,614 in common stock (based on a market price of $10.07) and $1,858,488 in warrants (based on a market price of $0.615). In addition, Eric S. Rosenfeld, Trio’s chairman of the board and chief executive officer, has loaned Trio an aggregate of $300,000 and Crescendo Advisors II, LLC, an affiliate of Mr. Rosenfeld, has loaned Trio an additional $100,000. The loans are non interest bearing and are payable at the consummation of a business combination. Mr. Rosenfeld and his affiliates may loan additional funds to Trio in the future on substantially similar terms in order to meet Trio’s working capital needs prior to the closing of the merger. If Trio fails to consummate a business combination, the loans would become unsecured liabilities of Trio; however, Mr. Rosenfeld, on behalf of himself and his affiliates, has waived any claim against the trust account. Accordingly, Trio may not be able to repay these loans if the merger is not completed. Furthermore, Trio’s officers, directors, initial stockholders and their affiliates are entitled to reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with certain activities on Trio’s behalf, such as identifying and investigating possible business targets and business combinations. These expenses will be repaid upon completion of the business combination with SAE. However, if Trio fails to consummate the business combination, they will not have any claim against the trust account for reimbursement. Accordingly, Trio may not be able to reimburse these expenses if the merger is not completed. As of May 14, 2013, Trio’s officers, directors, initial stockholders and their affiliates had incurred approximately $3,000 of unpaid reimbursable expenses. See the section entitled “The Merger Proposal — Interests of Trio’s Directors, Officers and Special Advisor in the Merger.”

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considering the recommendations of Trio’s board of directors to vote for the merger proposal and other proposals, its stockholders should consider these interests.

Trio’s chairman of the board and chief executive officer is liable to ensure that proceeds of the trust are not reduced by vendor claims in the event the business combination is not consummated. Such liability may have influenced his decision to approve the business combination with SAE.

If the merger or another business combination is not consummated by June 24, 2013, Eric S. Rosenfeld, Trio’s chairman, chief executive officer and president, will be personally liable to ensure that the proceeds in the trust account are not reduced by the claims of target businesses or claims of vendors or other entities that are owed money by Trio for services rendered or contracted for or products sold to Trio, but only if such a vendor or target business has not executed such a waiver. If Trio consummates a business combination, on the other hand, Trio will be liable for all such claims. Neither Trio nor Mr. Rosenfeld has any reason to believe that Mr. Rosenfeld will not be able to fulfill his indemnity obligations to Trio. See the section entitled “Other Information Related to Trio — Trio’s Plan of Operation” for further information.

These personal obligations of Mr. Rosenfeld may have influenced Trio’s board of director’s decision to approve the business combination with SAE and to continue to pursue such business combination. In considering the recommendations of Trio’s board of directors to vote for the merger proposal and other proposals, Trio’s stockholders should consider these interests.

The exercise of Trio’s directors’ and officers’ discretion in agreeing to changes or waivers in the terms of the business combination may result in a conflict of interest when determining whether such changes to the terms of the business combination or waivers of conditions are appropriate and in Trio’s stockholders’ best interest.

In the period leading up to the closing of the merger, events may occur that, pursuant to the merger agreement, would require Trio to agree to amend the merger agreement, to consent to certain actions taken by SAE or to waive rights that Trio is entitled to under the merger agreement. Such events could arise because of changes in the course of SAE’s business, a request by SAE to undertake actions that would otherwise be prohibited by the terms of the merger agreement or the occurrence of other events that would have a material adverse effect on SAE’s business and would entitle Trio to terminate the merger agreement. In any of such circumstances, it would be at Trio’s discretion, acting through its board of directors, to grant its consent or waive those rights. The existence of the financial and personal interests of the directors described in the preceding risk factors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of one or more of the directors between what he or they may believe is best for Trio and what he or they may believe is best for himself or themselves in determining whether or not to take the requested action. As of the date of this proxy statement/information statement, Trio does not believe there will be any changes or waivers that Trio’s directors and officers would be likely to make after stockholder approval of the merger proposal has been obtained. While certain changes could be made without further stockholder approval, Trio will circulate a new or amended proxy statement/information statement and resolicit Trio’s stockholders if changes to the terms of the transaction that would have a material impact on its stockholders are required prior to the vote on the merger proposal.

If Trio is unable to complete the business combination with SAE or another business combination by June 24, 2013, Trio will cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, redeeming 100% of the outstanding public shares and, subject to the approval of its remaining stockholders and its board of directors, dissolving and liquidating. In such event, third parties may bring claims against Trio and, as a result, the proceeds held in the trust account could be reduced and the per-share liquidation price received by stockholders could be less than $10.08 per share.

Under the terms of Trio’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation, Trio must complete the business combination with SAE or another business combination by June 24, 2013, or Trio must cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, redeeming 100% of the outstanding public shares and, subject to the approval of its remaining stockholders and its board of directors, dissolving and liquidating. In such event, third parties may bring claims against Trio. Although Trio has obtained waiver agreements from certain vendors and service providers it has engaged and owes money to, and the prospective target businesses it has

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negotiated with, whereby such parties have waived any right, title, interest or claim of any kind they may have in or to any monies held in the trust account, there is no guarantee that they or other vendors who did not execute such waivers will not seek recourse against the trust account notwithstanding such agreements. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that a court will uphold the validity of such agreements. Accordingly, the proceeds held in the trust account could be subject to claims which could take priority over those of Trio’s public stockholders. If Trio is unable to complete a business combination within the required time period, Eric S. Rosenfeld has agreed that he will be personally liable to ensure that the proceeds in the trust account are not reduced by the claims of target businesses or claims of vendors or other entities that are owed money by Trio for services rendered or contracted for or products sold to Trio, but only if such a vendor or prospective target business does not execute such a waiver. However, he may not be able to meet such obligation. Therefore, the per-share distribution from the trust account in such a situation may be less than $10.08 due to such claims.

Additionally, if Trio is forced to file a bankruptcy case or an involuntary bankruptcy case is filed against it which is not dismissed, or if Trio otherwise enters compulsory or court supervised liquidation, the proceeds held in the trust account could be subject to applicable bankruptcy law, and may be included in its bankruptcy estate and subject to the claims of third parties with priority over the claims of its stockholders. To the extent any bankruptcy claims deplete the trust account, Trio may not be able to return to its public stockholders at least $10.08.

Trio’s stockholders may be held liable for claims by third parties against Trio to the extent of distributions received by them.

If Trio is unable to complete the business combination with SAE or another business combination by June 24, 2013, Trio will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than five business days thereafter, redeem 100% of the outstanding public shares, which redemption will completely extinguish public stockholders’ rights as stockholders (including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any), subject to applicable law, and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of its remaining stockholders and its board of directors, dissolve and liquidate, subject (in the case of (ii) and (iii) above) to its obligations under Delaware law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law. Trio cannot assure you that it will properly assess all claims that may be potentially brought against Trio. As such, Trio’s stockholders could potentially be liable for any claims to the extent of distributions received by them (but no more) and any liability of its stockholders may extend well beyond the third anniversary of the date of distribution. Accordingly, Trio cannot assure you that third parties will not seek to recover from its stockholders amounts owed to them by Trio.

If Trio is forced to file a bankruptcy case or an involuntary bankruptcy case is filed against it which is not dismissed, any distributions received by stockholders could be viewed under applicable debtor/ creditor and/or bankruptcy laws as either a “preferential transfer” or a “fraudulent conveyance.” As a result, a bankruptcy court could seek to recover all amounts received by Trio’s stockholders. Furthermore, because Trio intends to distribute the proceeds held in the trust account to its public stockholders promptly after June 24, 2013, this may be viewed or interpreted as giving preference to its public stockholders over any potential creditors with respect to access to or distributions from its assets. Furthermore, Trio’s board may be viewed as having breached their fiduciary duties to its creditors and/or may have acted in bad faith, and thereby exposing itself and Trio to claims of punitive damages, by paying public stockholders from the trust account prior to addressing the claims of creditors. Trio cannot assure you that claims will not be brought against it for these reasons.

Activities taken to increase the likelihood of approval of the merger proposal and other proposals could have a depressive effect on Trio’s stock.

At any time prior to the special meeting, during a period when they are not then aware of any material nonpublic information regarding Trio or its securities, Trio’s initial stockholders or SAE’s stockholders and/or their respective affiliates may purchase shares from institutional and other investors who vote, or indicate an intention to vote, against the merger proposal, or execute agreements to purchase such shares from such investors in the future, or they may enter into transactions with such investors and others to provide them with

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incentives to acquire shares of Trio common stock or not exercise their conversion rights. The purpose of such share purchases and other transactions would be to increase the likelihood of satisfaction of the requirements that the holders of a majority of the then outstanding shares of common stock present and entitled to vote at the meeting to approve the merger proposal vote in its favor and that holders of 5,620,823 or fewer of the public shares demand conversion of their public shares into cash where it appears that such requirements would otherwise not be met. Entering into any such arrangements may have a depressive effect on Trio common stock. For example, as a result of these arrangements, an investor or holder may have the ability to effectively purchase shares at a price lower than market and may therefore be more likely to sell the shares he owns, either prior to or immediately after the special meeting. See the section entitled “The Special Meeting — Trio Initial Stockholders.” Additionally, while SAE does not intend to purchase any shares of Trio common stock in connection with the merger and may not be able to do so under its Credit Agreement, any purchases by SAE or the combined company at a later date could reduce the cash available to the combined company following the merger for working capital purposes.

Risks If the Adjournment Proposal Is Not Approved

If the adjournment proposal is not approved, and an insufficient number of votes have been obtained to authorize the consummation of the merger, Trio’s board of directors will not have the ability to adjourn the special meeting to a later date in order to solicit further votes, and, therefore, the merger will not be approved.

Trio’s board of directors is seeking approval to adjourn the special meeting to a later date or dates if, at the special meeting, based upon the tabulated votes, there are insufficient votes to approve the consummation of the merger. If the adjournment proposal is not approved, Trio’s board will not have the ability to adjourn the special meeting to a later date and, therefore, will not have more time to solicit votes to approve the consummation of the merger. In such event, the merger would not be completed and, if another business combination is not consummated by June 24, 2013, Trio will cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, redeeming 100% of the outstanding public shares for cash and, subject to the approval of its remaining stockholders and its board of directors, dissolving and liquidating.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Trio believes that some of the information in this proxy statement/information statement constitutes forward-looking statements within the definition of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. However, because Trio is a “blank check” company, the safe-harbor provisions of that act do not apply to statements made in this proxy statement/information statement. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “contemplate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intends,” and “continue” or similar words. You should read statements that contain these words carefully because they:

Trio believes it is important to communicate its expectations to its stockholders. However, there may be events in the future that Trio is not able to predict accurately or over which it has no control. The risk factors and cautionary language discussed in this proxy statement/information statement provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations described by Trio or SAE in such forward-looking statements, including among other things:

You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this proxy statement/information statement.

All forward-looking statements included herein attributable to any of Trio, SAE or any person acting on either party’s behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. Except to the extent required by applicable laws and regulations, Trio and SAE undertake no obligations to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this proxy statement/information statement or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Before a stockholder grants its proxy or instructs how its vote should be cast or vote on the merger proposal or any of the other proposals, it should be aware that the occurrence of the events described in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement may adversely affect Trio and/or SAE.

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SPECIAL MEETING OF TRIO STOCKHOLDERS

General

Trio is furnishing this proxy statement/information statement to Trio’s stockholders as part of the solicitation of proxies by Trio’s board of directors for use at the special meeting in lieu of annual meeting of Trio stockholders to be held on [•], 2013, and at any adjournment or postponement thereof. This proxy statement/information statement is first being furnished to Trio’s stockholders on or about [•], 2013 in connection with the vote on the merger proposal, the name change proposal, the charter amendments proposal, the incentive compensation plan proposal, the director election proposal, the adjournment proposal, the say-on-pay proposal and the frequency of say-on-pay proposal. This proxy statement/information statement provides Trio’s stockholders with information they need to know to be able to vote or instruct their vote to be cast at the special meeting.

Trio is also furnishing this proxy statement/information statement to Trio’s warrant holders to notify them of amendments to the warrants and for informational purposes only. Trio has obtained the written consent from registered holders of a majority of its outstanding warrants to increase the exercise price of such warrants from $7.50 to $12.00 per share and increase the redemption price of such warrants from $12.50 to $15.00 per share, effective upon consummation of the merger. Because the written consents Trio has obtained satisfy the approval requirements for these amendments, no other vote or warrant holder action is required to amend the warrants and Trio is not asking its warrant holders for their proxy or consent. The amendments to the warrants will become effective upon the execution of an amendment to the warrant agreement at the closing of the merger.

Date, Time and Place

The special meeting of stockholders will be held on [•], 2013, at [•]:00 [a/p].m., eastern time, at the offices of Graubard Miller, Trio’s counsel, at The Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Avenue, 11^th Floor, New York, New York 10174.

Purpose of the Trio Special Meeting

At the special meeting, Trio is asking holders of Trio common stock to:

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Recommendation of Trio Board of Directors

Trio’s board of directors:

Joel Greenblatt, Trio’s special advisor, supports the recommendations of the board of directors.

Record Date; Who is Entitled to Vote

Trio has fixed the close of business on May 31, 2013, as the “record date” for determining Trio stockholders entitled to notice of and to attend and vote at the special meeting. As of the close of business on May 31, 2013, there were 7,841,855 shares of Trio common stock outstanding and entitled to vote. Each share of Trio common stock is entitled to one vote per share at the special meeting.

Pursuant to agreements with Trio, the 1,725,000 initial shares held by the initial stockholders, as well as any shares of common stock acquired in the aftermarket by such stockholders, will be voted in favor of the merger proposal.

Quorum

The presence, in person or by proxy, of a majority of all the outstanding shares of common stock entitled to vote constitutes a quorum at the special meeting.

Abstentions and Broker Non-Votes

Proxies that are marked “abstain” and proxies relating to “street name” shares that are returned to Trio but marked by brokers as “not voted” will be treated as shares present for purposes of determining the presence of a quorum on all matters. The latter will not be treated as shares entitled to vote on the matter as to which authority to vote is withheld from the broker. If a stockholder does not give the broker voting instructions, under applicable self-regulatory organization rules, its broker may not vote its shares on “non-routine” proposals, such as the merger proposal, the charter amendments proposal, the incentive compensation plan proposal, the director election proposal, the say-on-pay proposal and the frequency of say-on-pay proposal.

Vote Required

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approve the merger proposal. Abstentions are deemed entitled to vote on the merger proposal. Therefore, they have the same effect as a vote against the merger proposal. Broker non-votes, while considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum, will have no effect on the merger proposal.

The name change proposal and the charter amendments proposal will require the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of Trio common stock outstanding on the record date. Because these proposals require the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of common stock outstanding for approval, abstentions and shares not entitled to vote because of a broker non-vote will have the same effect as a vote against these proposals.

The approval of the incentive compensation plan proposal, the adjournment proposal, if presented, and the say-on-pay proposal will require the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of Trio common stock represented and entitled to vote thereon at the meeting. Abstentions are deemed entitled to vote on such proposals. Therefore, they have the same effect as a vote against either proposal. Broker non-votes are not deemed entitled to vote on such proposals and, therefore, they will have no effect on the vote on such proposals. The say-on-pay vote is advisory, and therefore not binding on Trio, its board of directors or, once formed, its compensation committee.

Directors are elected by a plurality. “Plurality” means that the individuals who receive the largest number of votes cast “FOR” are elected as directors. Consequently, any shares not voted “FOR” a particular nominee (whether as a result of an abstention, a direction to withhold authority or a broker non-vote) will not be counted in the nominee’s favor.

The frequency of say-on-pay votes also is selected by a plurality. “Plurality” means that the option — every one, two or three years — that receives the largest number of votes cast “FOR” is the option selected by the stockholders. Consequently, any shares not voted “FOR” a particular option (whether as a result of an abstention, a direction to withhold authority or a broker non-vote) will not be counted toward such option’s selection. The frequency of say-on-pay vote is advisory, and therefore not binding on Trio, its board of directors or, once formed, its compensation committee.

Voting Your Shares

Each share of Trio common stock that you own in your name entitles you to one vote. Your proxy card shows the number of shares of Trio common stock that you own. If your shares are held in “street name” or are in a margin or similar account, you should contact your broker to ensure that votes related to the shares you beneficially own are properly counted.

There are two ways to vote your shares of Trio common stock at the special meeting:

Revoking Your Proxy

If you are a stockholder and you give a proxy, you may revoke it at any time before it is exercised by doing any one of the following:

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Who Can Answer Your Questions About Voting Your Shares

If you are a stockholder and have any questions about how to vote or direct a vote in respect of your shares of Trio common stock, you may call MacKenzie Partners Inc., Trio’s proxy solicitor, at (800) 322-2885, or David D. Sgro, Trio’s secretary, at (212) 319-7676.

Conversion Rights

Holders of public shares may seek to convert their shares, regardless of whether they vote for or against the proposed business combination. Any stockholder holding public shares as of the record date who votes in favor of or against the merger proposal may demand that Trio convert such shares into a full pro rata portion of the trust account (which was $10.08 per share as of May 14, 2013), calculated as of two business days prior to the anticipated consummation of the merger. If a holder properly seeks conversion as described in this section and the merger is consummated, Trio will convert these shares into a pro rata portion of funds deposited in the trust account and the holder will no longer own these shares following the merger.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a holder of public shares, together with any affiliate of his or any other person with whom he is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) will be restricted from seeking conversion rights with respect to 12.5% or more of the shares of the public shares. Accordingly, all public shares in excess of 12.5% held by a public stockholder will not be converted to cash.

The conversion rights for a holder of public shares who votes against the merger proposal, as set forth in this proxy statement/information statement, are different than the conversion rights for such a holder, as set forth in the prospectus for Trio’s initial public offering. As set forth in the prospectus, a holder of public shares who voted against the merger would have been entitled to receive only $10.00, rather than a full pro rata portion of the trust account. Because Nasdaq raised an objection to the payment of a lower amount to such holders, Trio determined to pay such holders the full pro rata portion of the trust account in order to remain listed on Nasdaq.

Trio’s initial stockholders will not have conversion rights with respect to any shares of common stock owned by them, directly or indirectly, whether initial shares or shares purchased by them in the aftermarket.

Trio stockholders who seek to convert their public shares must affirmatively vote for or against the merger proposal. Trio stockholders who do not vote with respect to the merger proposal, including as a result of an abstention or a broker non-vote, may not convert their shares into cash. Holders may demand conversion either by checking the box on their proxy card or by submitting their request in writing to David D. Sgro, Trio’s secretary. Any such demand must be made no later than the close of the vote on the merger proposal. Holders demanding conversion must deliver their stock, either physically or electronically using Depository Trust Company’s DWAC System, to Trio’s transfer agent prior to the vote at the meeting. If you hold the shares in street name, you will have to coordinate with your broker to have your shares certificated or delivered electronically. Certificates that have not been tendered (either physically or electronically) in accordance with these procedures will not be converted into cash. There is a nominal cost associated with this tendering process and the act of certificating the shares or delivering them through the DWAC system. The transfer agent will typically charge the tendering broker $45 and it would be up to the broker whether or not to pass this cost on to the converting stockholder. In the event the proposed business combination is not consummated this may result in an additional cost to stockholders for the return of their shares.

Any request to convert such shares, once made, may be withdrawn at any time up to the vote on the proposed business combination. Furthermore, if a holder of a public share delivered its certificate in connection with an election of its conversion and subsequently decides prior to the applicable date not to elect to exercise such rights, it may simply request that the transfer agent return the certificate (physically or electronically).

If the initial business combination is not approved or completed for any reason, then Trio’s public stockholders who elected to exercise their conversion rights will not be entitled to convert their shares into a full pro rata portion of the trust account, as applicable. In such case, Trio will promptly return any shares

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delivered by public holders. If the holders of 5,620,823 public shares (representing approximately 91.9% of the public shares) or more properly demand conversion of their shares, Trio will not be able to consummate the merger.

The closing price of Trio common stock on May 31, 2013 (the record date for the Trio special meeting) was $[•]. The cash held in the trust account on the record date was approximately $[•] ($[•] per public share). Prior to exercising conversion rights, stockholders should verify the market price of Trio common stock as they may receive higher proceeds from the sale of their common stock in the public market than from exercising their conversion rights if the market price per share is higher than the conversion price. Trio cannot assure its stockholders that they will be able to sell their shares of Trio common stock in the open market, even if the market price per share is higher than the conversion price stated above, as there may not be sufficient liquidity in its securities when its stockholders wish to sell their shares.

If a holder of public shares exercises its conversion rights, then it will be exchanging its shares of Trio common stock for cash and will no longer own those shares. You will be entitled to receive cash for these shares only if you affirmatively vote for or against the merger proposal, properly demand conversion no later than the close of the vote on the merger proposal, and deliver your stock certificate (either physically or electronically) to Trio’s transfer agent prior to the vote at the meeting, and the merger is consummated.

Appraisal Rights

Neither stockholders nor warrant holders of Trio have appraisal rights in connection the merger under the DGCL.

Proxy Solicitation Costs

Trio is soliciting proxies on behalf of its board of directors. This solicitation is being made by mail but also may be made by telephone or in person. Trio and its directors, officers and employees may also solicit proxies in person, by telephone or by other electronic means. Trio will bear the cost of the solicitation.

Trio has hired MacKenzie Partners Inc. to assist in the proxy solicitation process. Trio will pay that firm a fee of $5,000 plus disbursements. Such fee will be paid with non-trust account funds.

Trio will ask banks, brokers and other institutions, nominees and fiduciaries to forward the proxy materials to their principals and to obtain their authority to execute proxies and voting instructions. Trio will reimburse them for their reasonable expenses.

Trio Initial Stockholders

As of May 31, 2013, the record date, Trio’s initial stockholders — Eric S. Rosenfeld, Trio’s chairman of the board, chief executive officer and president, David D. Sgro, Trio’s chief financial officer and secretary and a director of Trio, David Boris, Mark Hauser and Barry Erdos, each a director of Trio, Joel Greenblatt, the special advisor to Trio, and Arnaud Ajdler, Gregory R. Monahan, Riverview Group LLC, York Select, L.P. and York Select Master Fund, L.P. — beneficially owned and were entitled to vote an aggregate of 1,725,000 initial shares that were issued prior to Trio’s initial public offering. The initial shares issued to the Trio initial stockholders currently constitute approximately 22% of the outstanding shares of Trio’s common stock. In connection with the initial public offering, Trio and EarlyBirdCapital, Inc., the representative of the underwriters of the initial public offering, entered into agreements with each of the Trio initial stockholders pursuant to which each Trio initial stockholder agreed to vote the initial shares, as well as any shares of common stock acquired in the aftermarket, in favor of the merger proposal. The Trio initial stockholders have also indicated that they intend to vote their initial shares in favor of all other proposals being presented at the meeting. The initial shares have no right to participate in any redemption distribution and will be worthless if no business combination is effected by Trio. In connection with the initial public offering, the Trio initial stockholders entered into an escrow agreement pursuant to which their initial shares will be held in escrow until twelve months after a business combination or earlier if, subsequent to a business combination, Trio consummates a subsequent liquidation, merger, share exchange or other similar transaction which results in all of its stockholders having the right to exchange their shares of common stock for cash, securities or other property.

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At any time prior to the special meeting, during a period when they are not then aware of any material nonpublic information regarding Trio or its securities, the Trio initial stockholders or SAE’s stockholders and/or their respective affiliates may purchase shares from institutional and other investors who vote, or indicate an intention to vote, against the merger proposal, or execute agreements to purchase such shares from such investors in the future, or they may enter into transactions with such investors and others to provide them with incentives to acquire shares of Trio’s common stock or to not demand conversion rights. The funds for any such purchases will either come from cash available to such purchasing parties or from third party financing, none of which has been sought at this time. While the exact nature of any such incentives has not been determined as of the date of this proxy statement/information statement, they might include, without limitation, arrangements to protect such investors or holders against potential loss in value of their shares, including the granting of put options and the transfer to such investors or holders of shares or warrants owned by the Trio initial stockholders for nominal value. The purpose of such share purchases and other transactions would be to increase the likelihood of satisfaction of the requirements that the holders of a majority of the then outstanding shares of common stock present and entitled to vote at the meeting to approve the merger proposal vote in its favor and that holders of 5,620,823 or fewer of the public shares demand conversion of their public shares into cash where it appears that such requirements would otherwise not be met.

Entering into any such arrangements may have a depressive effect on Trio common stock. For example, as a result of these arrangements, an investor or holder may have the ability to effectively purchase shares at a price lower than market and may therefore be more likely to sell the shares he owns, either prior to or immediately after the special meeting.

If such transactions are effected, the consequence could be to cause the merger to be approved in circumstances where such approval could not otherwise be obtained. Purchases of shares by the persons described above would allow them to exert more influence over the approval of the merger proposal and other proposals and would likely increase the chances that such proposals would be approved. Moreover, any such purchases may make it less likely that the holders of more than 5,620,823 of the public shares will exercise their conversion rights.

As of the date of this proxy statement/information statement, there have been no such discussions and no agreements to such effect have been entered into with any such investor or holder. Trio will file a Current Report on Form 8-K to disclose arrangements entered into or significant purchases made by any of the aforementioned persons that would affect the vote on the merger, name change and charter amendments proposals or the conversion threshold. Any such report will include descriptions of any arrangements entered into or significant purchases by any of the aforementioned persons.

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THE MERGER PROPOSAL

The discussion in this proxy statement/information statement of the merger and the principal terms of the merger agreement is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the merger agreement. A copy of the merger agreement, as amended, is attached as Annex A to this proxy statement/information statement.

Structure of the Merger

Pursuant to the merger agreement, SAE will be merged into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trio.

Under the merger agreement, the SAE common stockholders, on a fully-diluted basis, as consideration for all shares of SAE common stock they hold or have the right to acquire, will receive:

Based upon a market price of $10.07 per share of Trio common stock on May 14, 2013, the SAE common stockholders and the holders of securities representing the right to acquire SAE common stock, on a fully-diluted basis, will receive total merger consideration of approximately $89.9 million at the closing and could receive up to approximately an additional $10 million after the closing. Additionally, Trio will pay to CLCH an aggregate of $5,000,000 in cash for all of the outstanding shares of SAE Series A preferred stock. The foregoing merger consideration will be issued in exchange for 100% of the outstanding securities of SAE. Following the merger, the holders immediately prior to the merger of SAE common stock, restricted stock and derivative securities, which consist of warrants and exchangeable shares that are more fully described in the section entitled “Beneficial Ownership of Securities — Security Ownership of SAE,” will have only the right to receive their allocable share of the common stock merger consideration, and all of the SAE common stock will be cancelled. If the holders of currently outstanding warrants and exchangeable shares do not exercise or exchange such securities prior to or in connection with the merger, the portion of the merger consideration payable with respect to the SAE common stock underlying such securities will be held by an escrow agent with voting rights granted to the seller representative under the merger agreement and will not be payable to the holders until such securities are converted or exercised. The warrants and exchangeable shares, to the extent they are not exercised or exchanged prior to or in connection with the merger, will remain outstanding and will receive an allocable portion of the common stock merger consideration upon their exercise or exchange. SAE intends to vest the restricted stock immediately prior to the merger. If it does not, the portion of the merger consideration that relates to the unvested shares will also be held by the escrow agent. Following the merger, the holder immediately prior to the merger of the SAE preferred stock will have only the right to receive the preferred stock merger consideration, and all of the SAE preferred stock will be cancelled. The merger consideration that would otherwise be payable to SAE common stockholders who exercise their appraisal rights will not be issued, unless such stockholders withdraw or otherwise lose their appraisal rights.

The $17,500,000 promissory note will bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum and will mature on the tenth anniversary of the closing date. It may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time and is subject to certain customary events of default. The promissory note is unsecured and is subordinated to SAE’s existing Credit Agreement.

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The following table sets forth the earnings targets, which are measured by adjusted EBITDA, and the range of additional shares issuable to the SAE stockholders upon the achievement of such targets:

		Adjusted EBITDA Target								Additional Share Range
		Minimum				Maximum				Minimum				Maximum
Fiscal year ending December 31, 2013		$	46,000,000			$	50,000,000				248,016				496,032
Fiscal year ending December 31, 2014		$	52,000,000			$	56,000,000				248,016				496,032

In the event that the adjusted EBITDA falls within the minimum and maximum adjusted EBITDA targets, the number of shares to be issued will be interpolated between such targets. In the event that the minimum adjusted EBITDA target is not met in any particular year but the combined company’s cumulative adjusted EBITDA over the two year period is between $98,000,000 and $106,000,000, the SAE stockholders will be entitled to the pro rata number of the additional shares they would have been entitled to if each individual yearly adjusted EBITDA target was met. The following table sets forth an example where the SAE stockholders would be entitled to additional shares based on the combined company’s cumulative adjusted EBITDA for the two fiscal year period ending December 31, 2014, despite the combined company having adjusted EBITDA less than the minimum target in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014:

		Adjusted EBITDA				Additional Shares
Fiscal year ending December 31, 2013		$	50,000,000				496,032
Fiscal year ending December 31, 2014		$	50,000,000				—
Two fiscal year period ending December 31, 2014		$	100,000,000				124,008
							620,040

For purposes of these contingent shares, “Adjusted EBITDA” is defined in the merger agreement to mean Trio’s net income, plus income taxes, plus interest expense, less interest income, plus depreciation and amortization, plus any expenses arising solely from the merger charged to income in such fiscal year. In addition, any Trio expenses incurred prior to the closing of the merger that are included in the combined company’s 2013 income statement will be excluded for purposes of the adjusted EBITDA calculation.

The computation of SAE’s adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) from net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, is provided in the table below:

		March 31, (In thousands)								December 31, (in thousands)
		2013				2012				2012				2011				2010
Net Income		$	4,928			$	7,753			$	9,985			$	9,508			$	5,821
Depreciation and amortization			4,395				2,782				12,470				4,110				3,493
Interest expense (income), net			2,765	(1)			368				3,573	(1)			624				674
Income tax expense			2,015				1,434				1,444				3,319				4,500
Merger-related expense			—				—				197				—				—
Adjusted EBITDA		$	14,103			$	12,337			$	27,669			$	17,561			$	14,488

No fractional shares of Trio common stock will be required to be issued. If a fractional share is required to be issued to a holder of SAE common stock (after aggregating all fractional shares that otherwise would be received by such holder), the number of shares to be issued to such holder will be rounded up to the next whole share.

Name; Headquarters; Stock Symbols

After completion of the merger:

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Indemnification of Trio

To provide a fund for payment to Trio with respect to its post-closing rights to indemnification under the merger agreement for breaches of representations and warranties and covenants by SAE and its stockholders, and for certain other indemnifiable matters, there will be placed in escrow (with an independent escrow agent) an aggregate of 545,635 of the shares issuable to the SAE common stockholders at closing (“Indemnity Escrow Fund”). The shares to be placed in escrow will be allocated among the SAE common stockholders pro rata in proportion to the numbers of shares of SAE common stock owned by them immediately prior to the closing of the merger. A copy of the escrow agreement is attached to this proxy statement/information statement as Annex F.

The escrow will be the sole remedy for Trio for its rights to indemnification under the merger agreement. Claims for indemnification may be asserted against the Indemnity Escrow Fund by Trio once its damages exceed a $500,000 deductible, in which event the amount payable shall be the full amount (and not just the amount in excess of the deductible), except that the deductible will not apply to claims made with respect to representations and warranties relating to the SAE stockholders’ title to the SAE common stock and preferred stock, the outstanding capitalization of SAE, or tax or environmental matters, or to claims made with respect to certain other indemnifiable matters. On the date (the “Basic Escrow Termination Date”) that is the later of (i) 30 days after the date on which Trio files its Report on Form 10-K pursuant to the Exchange Act for its 2013 fiscal year and (ii) one year after the closing of the merger, the escrow agent will release 272,818 of the original number of escrow shares, less amounts previously applied in satisfaction of or reserved with respect to indemnification claims (other than tax or environmental indemnification claims, except to the extent such claims exceed 272,817 shares) that are made prior to that date. The remaining 272,817 escrow shares (“T/E Indemnification Shares”) will be available for indemnification only with respect to tax or environmental indemnification claims and will be released 30 days after Trio files its annual report on Form 10-K for its 2015 fiscal year, less any shares reserved to satisfy tax or environmental indemnification claims made prior to such date. The aggregate liability for indemnifiable losses shall not exceed the original number of escrow shares in the case of all indemnifiable claims or the T/E Indemnification Shares in the case of any tax or environmental claims made after the Basic Escrow Termination Date. Trio will have no claim against the SAE common stockholders at closing other than against the Indemnity Escrow Fund. The aggregate liability for all losses relating to the certain other indemnifiable matters will not exceed $1,000,000. Other than with respect to actual fraud or intentional or willful misrepresentation or omission, Trio’s rights to indemnification will be its sole remedy with respect to any and all claims for money damages arising out of or relating to the merger agreement.

Employment Agreements

As contemplated by the merger agreement, at the closing effective upon consummation of the merger, each of Jeff Hastings, Brian Beatty and Brent Whiteley will enter into an employment agreement with Trio. Each employment agreement will be for a term of three years, subject to earlier termination in certain circumstances, with an automatic renewal for one year terms unless notice to terminate is provided at least 90 days prior to the expiration of such term. See the section entitled “The Director Election Proposal — Trio Executive Officer and Director Compensation — New Employment Agreements” for further details regarding these agreements.

Voting Proxy Agreements

As a material inducement for SAE to enter into the merger agreement, certain of Trio’s initial stockholders have committed to grant to CLCH at the closing of the merger an irrevocable proxy and power of attorney to vote a number of initial shares to be mutually determined by the parties in order to attempt to provide Jeff

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Hastings and Brian Beatty collectively with control over at least 51% of the Trio common stock after the closing of the merger. Each such initial stockholder will grant additional irrevocable proxies to vote the shares of common stock received by them in the warrant exchange offer as necessary to reach such threshold. Furthermore, each such initial stockholder will grant additional irrevocable proxies to CLCH from time to time for the number of shares necessary (except as the result of any sales by the Mr. Hastings or Mr. Beatty) to reach or maintain the 51% threshold. A copy of the form of voting proxy agreement is attached to this proxy statement/information statement as Annex G. If Messrs. Hastings and Beatty do not have voting control over at least 51% of Trio's common stock immediately after the closing of the merger, SAE will be in technical default under the Credit Agreement. The percentage of voting control held by Messrs. Hastings and Beatty after the closing of the merger is directly attributable to how many holders of Trio common stock seek conversion of their shares into cash (the fewer holders that seek conversion, the less voting control Messrs. Hastings and Beatty have). Accordingly, if too few holders of Trio common stock seek conversion, Messrs. Hastings and Beatty may not hold the requisite percentage required under the Credit Agreement. Therefore, SAE would need to obtain an amendment to its Credit Agreement or a waiver from its lenders to not declare a default under the Credit Agreement. It is a condition to the closing of the merger agreement that the Credit Agreement be amended to the mutual satisfaction of SAE and Trio, and this is a provision that SAE seeks to amend so that SAE is not in technical default at the time of the merger or as the capitalization of Trio may change from time to time, but there can be no assurance that the lenders will agree to such an amendment. However, in such a situation, SAE believes the lenders are likely to agree to an amendment because it would mean that SAE has access to significantly more funds (as more of the funds held in Trio's trust account would be released to the combined company rather than being used to pay converting stockholders). As a result, the parties do not anticipate this materially adversely effecting Trio on consummation of the merger, although there can be no assurance that it will not either at that time or later due to events such as the warrant exchange or the issuance of additional Trio common stock.

Sale Restriction; Resale Registration

Pursuant to the merger agreement, the SAE common stockholders may not sell any of the shares of Trio common stock that they receive as a result of the merger during the twelve month period after the closing date of the merger and the SAE common stockholders will be required to enter into lock-up agreements to such effect as a condition to exchanging their shares of SAE common stock for the merger consideration. The certificates representing such shares will be legended to such effect. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the SAE common stockholders will be permitted to sell their shares in private transactions or by gift, will or intestate succession, or by judicial decree, to family members or to trusts, family limited partnerships and similar entities primarily for the benefit of the stockholder or its family members. SAE common stockholders that are entities also may transfer the shares to the stockholders, members or partners of such entity. It is a condition to any such permitted transfer that the transferee execute an agreement stating that the transferee is receiving shares subject to the provisions of the lock-up agreement.

Trio will enter into a registration rights agreement at the closing of the merger with CLCH and any other SAE common stockholder who may be deemed an “affiliate” of Trio under Rule 144 of the Securities Act as a result of the issuance of shares of Trio common stock in the merger. Under the registration rights agreement, such holders are entitled to demand that Trio register the shares issued to them pursuant to the merger agreement under the Securities Act. The holders can elect to exercise these registration rights at any time after the closing of the merger. In addition, the holders have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to consummation of the merger. Notwithstanding such registration rights, the sale restriction described above shall remain in effect for the balance of the one-year period.

Background of the Merger

The terms of the merger agreement are the result of arm’s-length negotiations between representatives of Trio and SAE. The following is a brief discussion of the background of these negotiations, the merger agreement and related transactions.

Trio was incorporated in Delaware on February 2, 2011 as a blank check company whose objective is to acquire, through a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, or other similar business combination, one or more businesses or entities. Trio completed its initial public offering on June 24, 2011 and received net

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proceeds of $57,434,789 and $3,550,000 from the insider warrants to the initial stockholders and the underwriters. On June 24, 2011, the underwriters exercised their over-allotment option and on June 27, 2011, Trio received net proceeds of $8,685,000. In total, an amount of $69,210,000 or approximately $10.03 per unit sold in the offering was placed in the trust account and was held as cash or invested in United States treasuries having a maturity of 180 days or less until the earlier of (i) the consummation of Trio’s initial business combination, (ii) Trio’s failure to consummate an initial business combination within the prescribed time and (iii) the repurchase of Trio’s common stock under the terms of its share repurchase plan. The “share repurchase plan” required Trio to purchase its shares at a price per share not to exceed the market price at any time when the market price was equal to or below $9.60 per share pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan. On March 14, 2012, Trio’s board of directors elected to terminate the share repurchase plan in order to pursue a listing on a national securities exchange. Through March 14, 2012, a total of 783,145 shares had been repurchased and canceled under the plan, at a cost of $7,539,736. The repurchases increased the per share trust account value from $10.03 to $10.08. If Trio does not consummate a business combination by June 24, 2013, it must cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, redeeming 100% of the outstanding public shares for cash and, subject to the approval of its remaining stockholders and its board of directors, dissolving and liquidating.

Promptly following Trio’s initial public offering, Trio’s officers and directors contacted several investment bankers, private equity firms, consulting firms, legal and accounting firms, as well as numerous other business relationships. Approximately three months after the initial public offering, Trio began a limited print media campaign. Trio also signed certain nonexclusive contingent based finders fee agreements with independent third parties. Through these efforts, Trio identified and reviewed information with respect to more than 65 target companies.

By December 2012, Trio had entered into substantial discussions with several companies, including discussions regarding the type and amount of consideration to be provided relative to a potential transaction. Three of these companies, in addition to SAE, were provided with a preliminary letter of intent:

In addition to these three letters of intent and the letter of intent with SAE, Trio also submitted two detailed transaction proposals. The following is a description of these two companies and the primary reason that discussions were terminated:

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On January 30, 2012, SAE entered into a non-exclusive engagement letter with Canaccord Genuity Inc. (“Canaccord”), whereby SAE engaged Canaccord to prepare offering materials and solicit equity or equity-related investments in SAE. On December 6, 2012, SAE entered into another agreement with Canaccord, which designated Canaccord as SAE’s exclusive financial advisor with respect to various financial and strategic matters. In connection with this engagement, SAE will pay an investment banking fee of no more than $1,900,000 to Canaccord relating to the transaction with Trio.

On September 25, 2012, Trio was introduced to SAE when Eric S. Rosenfeld called a Canaccord representative to discuss companies that might be appropriate for a business combination with Trio. Upon consideration, the Canaccord representative indicated that SAE had a lot of the characteristics that Trio had been seeking. An introductory meeting was held on September 26, 2012 between Eric S. Rosenfeld and David D. Sgro, from Trio, and Ryan Abney and Chris Gibson, from Canaccord. On September 28, 2012 Trio executed a nondisclosure agreement and SAE executed Trio’s trust account waiver agreement. Upon signing the nondisclosure agreement, Trio received SAE’s confidential information memorandum that had been prepared by Canaccord as well as full access to SAE’s data room.

On October 3, 2012, Mr. Rosenfeld, Mr. Sgro, and Gregory Monahan, an employee of Crescendo Advisors II LLC (an investment firm of which Mr. Rosenfeld is the president and chief executive officer), met in Trio’s offices with Brent Whiteley, SAE’s chief financial officer, and by telephone with Chris Gibson and Ryan Abney, investment bankers from Canaccord. The officers described their respective companies, answered questions for each other and began a preliminary discussion regarding valuation.

On October 10, 2012, Trio presented SAE with a nonbinding letter of intent which was subject to further due diligence and the approval of Trio’s board of directors. This letter of intent detailed deal consideration of $100 million, which consisted of $65.0 million of Trio common stock, $30.0 million of contingent shares in Trio and $5.0 million in cash for the repayment of SAE’s preferred stock. This initial letter of intent assumed $25.0 million of net debt and contemplated a one for eight warrant exchange offer. On October 11, 2012, Trio retained Graubard Miller to conduct legal due diligence on SAE. Also on October 11, 2012, Eric S. Rosenfeld, David D. Sgro, Gregory Monahan and Arnaud Ajdler, an employee of Crescendo Advisors II, LLC and initial stockholder of Trio, met in Trio’s offices with Brent Whiteley, Brian Beatty, SAE’s chief executive officer, and Jeff Hastings, SAE’s chairman, as well as Ryan Abney and Chris Gibson, by telephone. During this meeting, Messrs. Whiteley, Beatty and Hastings described SAE’s business and provided additional information regarding SAE and its prospects. Messrs. Rosenfeld, Sgro, Monahan and Ajdler asked numerous questions regarding the history, current operations and competitive landscape of the business as well as the status of SAE’s capital raising efforts. The parties also discussed the proposed nonbinding letter of intent. On October 16, 2012, Messrs. Rosenfeld, Sgro and Ajdler held a teleconference with Messrs. Gibson and Abney to discuss the October 10, 2012 nonbinding letter of intent. The parties also engaged in a discussion of comparable company valuations and comparable transactions in the seismic industry.

On October 19, 2012, Trio received a letter from Canaccord addressing SAE’s response to Trio’s initial letter of intent. In addition, on October 19, 2012, Messrs. Rosenfeld, Sgro and Ajdler (by telephone) met with Brent Whiteley, Jeff Hasting and Darin Silvernagle, SAE’s EVP Technology, in SAE’s Calgary headquarters to conduct detailed due diligence. In addition to discussions regarding SAE’s business, Messrs. Rosenfeld and Sgro toured SAE’s offices and Calgary warehouse. A teleconference was held between Eric S. Rosenfeld, David D. Sgro and Arnaud Ajdler and Chris Gibson and Ryan Abney on October 22, 2012 to discuss SAE’s response to Trio’s initial letter of intent and on October 23, 2012, Canaccord sent a marked up version of the letter of intent to Trio. A follow-up meeting was held between these parties on October 24, 2012. In addition, Messrs. Rosenfeld, Sgro and Ajdler met with Mr. Whiteley in Trio’s office on October 24, 2012, to further discuss SAE’s response. Further on October 24, 2012, Trio held a meeting of its board of directors to discuss the progress of the transactions in its deal pipeline and particularly to discuss sending a revised letter of intent to SAE.

On October 26, 2012, Trio sent SAE a revised nonbinding letter of intent. This revised nonbinding letter of intent increased the up-front stock consideration to $72.0 million and reduced the contingent consideration to $15.0 million in Trio common stock. In addition, it contemplated approximately $44.5 million of net debt. These changes were the result of the negotiations that followed the October 10, 2012 letter of intent during

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which SAE expressed its interest in greater up-front consideration and less contingent consideration. Following the delivery of the October 26, 2012 letter of intent, SAE expressed an interest in converting a portion of the stock consideration into cash consideration. As a result, Trio sent SAE an amended letter of intent on October 31, 2012 that revised the stock consideration from $72.0 million to $62.0 million and added a $10.0 million cash dividend to be paid prior to the closing of the transaction. Since it was contemplated that this dividend would be funded by an increase in SAE’s borrowing, the assumed net debt was increased to approximately $54.5 million. On October 31, 2012, a teleconference was held between Messrs. Rosenfeld, Sgro and Ajdler and Messrs. Gibson and Abney, regarding the status of the letter of intent, and on November 1, 2012, Trio received a signed letter of intent from SAE. On November 6, 2012, SAE formally terminated the letter of intent signed November 1, 2012, in response to an unsolicited proposal from a private equity firm. On November 7, 2012, Trio forwarded another revised letter of intent to match the competing offer from the private equity firm. In this revised letter of intent, Trio increased the stock based consideration by $3.0 million (to $65.0 million), increased the dividend by $5.0 million (to $15.0 million) and added a seller’s note of $17.5 million. This letter of intent assumed new borrowing of up to $45.0 million and changed the warrant exchange ratio from one common share for every eight warrants to one common share for every ten warrants. On November 12, 2012, Trio held a meeting of its board of directors to, among other things, discuss the transaction pipeline with a particular focus on the progress of the SAE transaction. On November 14, 2012, the revised letter of intent was countersigned by SAE and an organizational call was held between Messrs. Rosenfeld, Sgro, Abney, Gibson, Whiteley, and the outside legal counsel for both Trio and SAE.

On November 15, 2012, Trio hired John Levy of Board Advisory Services to assist Trio with accounting due diligence and its attorneys resumed their compilation and review of the due diligence materials received from SAE. Simultaneously, Trio worked with its counsel to prepare a first draft of the merger agreement. On November 19, 2012, Trio sent a first draft of its proposed merger agreement to SAE and its counsel. While most of the significant deal terms included in the final signed letter of intent remained nearly identical in the definitive merger agreement, the amount of new borrowing which was assumed to be $45.0 million in the letter of intent was not addressed in the definitive merger agreement because SAE entered into a senior financing agreement prior to the signing of the merger agreement. On November 21, 2012, Trio conducted a meeting of its board of directors to update them on the progress of the deals in its transaction pipeline and obtain approval for the retention of a fairness opinion firm. On November 30, 2012, Trio retained Cassel Salpeter to render an opinion as to, as of the date of the opinion, (i) the fairness, from a financial point of view, to Trio of the merger consideration to be paid by Trio in the merger pursuant to the merger agreement and (ii) whether SAE had a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the balance of funds in the trust account. Also on November 30, 2012, Trio received SAE’s initial comments to the first draft of the proposed merger agreement and negotiations with regard to the merger agreement continued through December 10, 2012.

On December 9, 2012, another telephonic meeting of Trio’s board of directors was held. Eric S. Rosenfeld, David D. Sgro, David Boris, Barry Erdos and Mark Hauser, representing Trio’s entire board of directors, were present at the meeting. In addition, the following invited individuals were also present: Joel Greenblatt, Trio’s special advisor; Arnaud Ajdler; representatives of Cassel Salpeter; and David Miller and Jeffrey Gallant, of Graubard Miller. Mr. Greenblatt is the managing partner of Gotham Capital III, L.P., an investment partnership he founded in April 1985, a managing member of Gotham Capital V LLC and managing principal and co-chief investment officer of Gotham Asset Management. He was also a special advisor to Arpeggio Acquisition Corporation and Rhapsody Acquisition Corp., two special purpose acquisition companies which successfully completed business combinations in 2006 and 2008, respectively. He is the former chairman of the board and a former board member of Alliant Techsystems, a New York Stock Exchange-listed aerospace and defense contractor.

Prior to the meeting, copies of the most recent drafts of the significant transaction documents, in substantially final form, were delivered to the directors and Mr. Greenblatt. Eric S. Rosenfeld and David D. Sgro led a discussion of the search for a merger candidate and detailed the dynamics of the SAE transaction. At the request of the Trio board, Cassel Salpeter then reviewed and discussed its financial analyses with respect to Trio and the proposed merger. Thereafter, Cassel Salpeter rendered its oral opinion to the Trio board (which

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was confirmed in writing by delivery of Cassel Salpeter’s written opinion dated the same date), as to, as of December 9, 2012, (i) the fairness, from a financial point of view, to Trio of the merger consideration to be paid by Trio in the merger pursuant to the merger agreement and (ii) whether SAE had a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the balance of funds in Trio’s trust account. The full text of the written opinion of Cassel Salpeter, which describes, among other things, the assumptions, qualifications, limitations and other matters considered in connection with the preparation of its opinion is attached as Annex D. After considerable review and discussion, the merger agreement and related documents were unanimously approved, subject to final negotiations and modifications, and the board and Trio’s special advisor determined to recommend the approval of the merger agreement.

The merger agreement was signed on the night of December 10, 2012. Prior to the market open on December 11, 2012, Trio issued a press release and filed a Current Report on Form 8-K announcing the execution of the merger agreement and discussing the terms of the merger agreement.

On April 10, 2013, Trio engaged Sidoti & Company, LLC (“Sidoti”) to assist it in connection with various aspects of the merger, including holding meetings with stockholders and potential stockholders of Trio. If the merger is successfully consummated, Trio will pay Sidoti a fee of up to $600,000. Sidoti waived any claim to the funds in the trust account in the event the merger is not consummated.

Effective as of May 23, 2013, the parties to the merger agreement entered into a First Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. The first amendment addresses certain mechanics of the timing of the closing of the merger, and also clarifies that any merger consideration that is to be paid to holders of SAE derivative securities, such as the exchangeable shares and the warrants, and to the holders of any restricted stock that have not yet vested, will be held by an escrow agent with voting rights granted to the seller representative under the merger agreement until such securities are converted, exercised or vested. To the extent such securities do not vest or are not converted or exercised, the merger consideration otherwise payable to the holders of such securities will be allocated pro rata among the other holders of SAE shares and SAE derivative securities.

Trio’s Board of Directors’ and Special Advisor’s Reasons for Approval of the Merger

The final agreed-upon consideration in the merger agreement was determined by several factors. Trio’s board of directors and special advisor reviewed various industry and financial data in order to determine that the consideration to be paid to SAE was reasonable and that the merger was in the best interests of Trio’s stockholders.

Trio conducted a due diligence review of SAE that included an industry analysis, a description of SAE’s existing business model, a valuation analysis and financial projections in order to enable its board of directors and special advisor to ascertain the reasonableness of this range of consideration. During its negotiations with SAE, Trio did not receive services from any financial advisor because its officers and directors believe that their experience and backgrounds, together with the experience and background of Trio’s special advisor, Joel Greenblatt, were sufficient to enable them to make the necessary analyses and determinations.

Trio’s management, including the members of its board of directors, has long and diverse experience in both operational management and investment and financial management and analysis and, in its opinion, was suitably qualified to conduct the due diligence and other investigations and analyses required in connection with Trio’s search for a merger partner. Eric S. Rosenfeld, Trio’s chairman of the board and chief executive officer, served as the Chairman and chief executive officer of both Arpeggio Acquisition Corp. and Rhapsody Acquisition Corp., two special purpose acquisition companies that completed business combinations in June of 2006 and July of 2008, respectively. In addition, Mr. Rosenfeld has been a board member of 16 other public companies in a number of industries, in addition to having extensive experience in the investment industry and as a private investor. David D. Sgro, a member of Trio’s board of directors and its chief financial officer, served as the chief financial officer of Rhapsody Acquisition Corp. and as part of the deal team for Arpeggio Acquisition Corp. In addition, Mr. Sgro has extensive experience as a private company valuation analyst, an investment analyst and an investment banker. In addition, Joel Greenblatt, Trio’s special advisor, was the special advisor to Arpeggio Acquisition Corp. and Rhapsody Acquisition Corp. Trio’s management believes that this experience makes Trio’s board and special advisor uniquely qualified to render an opinion on the merits of this transaction. More detailed

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descriptions of the experience of Messrs. Rosenfeld and Sgro are included in the section of this proxy statement/information statement entitled “The Director Election Proposal.”

The Trio board of directors and special advisor concluded that the merger agreement with SAE was in the best interests of Trio’s stockholders.

The Trio board of directors and special advisor considered a wide variety of factors in connection with its evaluation of the merger. In light of the complexity of those factors, the Trio board of directors and special advisor did not consider it practicable to, nor did it attempt to, quantify or otherwise assign relative weights to the specific factors it considered in reaching its decision. In addition, individual members of the Trio board and its special advisor may have given different weight to different factors.

In considering the merger, the Trio board of directors gave considerable weight to the following factors:

SAE’s Record of Growth and Expansion and High Potential for Future Growth

In selecting SAE as an acquisition target, Trio’s board of directors and special advisor considered it important that SAE has established business operations, that it is generating current revenues, and that it has what the board and special advisor believe to be the potential to experience valuable accretive growth. Trio’s board of directors and special advisor believe that SAE has the appropriate infrastructure in place and is well positioned in its industry to achieve significant organic growth. Since SAE’s inception in Peru in 2006, it has successfully entered new markets, including Colombia, Bolivia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Alaska and Canada. SAE’s management team continually strives to acquire market share from incumbent market participants as well as create markets where none previously existed. In 2011, SAE made a significant investment in its future growth when it fully staffed a new headquarters in Calgary, Canada (the headquarters were previously in Lima, Peru). This move gave SAE the resources necessary to significantly expand its operations.

The board’s and special advisor’s belief in SAE’s growth potential is based on SAE’s historical growth rate, strong backlog and the positive industry dynamics in many of its markets. SAE’s revenues increased from $180.8 million in 2011 to $257.4 million in 2012, an increase of 42%. Between these same periods, modified EBITDA increased from $15.4 million to $30.9 million, an increase of 101% (see “SAE’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”). At December 10, 2012, SAE’s backlog was $248 million and it had $315 million in bids outstanding. It should be noted that SAE’s growth has been internally funded through operating cash flows and has been a mix of organic growth and growth through the successful integration of acquired companies. The latter is best demonstrated by SAE’s acquisition of Datum Exploration, whose revenues increased by more than three times within the first year of operation as a part of SAE. Trio’s board believes that SAE will be even better equipped to take advantage of similar “tuck-in” acquisitions with the availability of publicly-traded equity to use as acquisition currency.

The Experience of SAE’s Management

Another important factor to Trio’s board of directors and special advisor in identifying an acquisition target was that the company have a seasoned management team with specialized knowledge of the markets within which it operates and the ability to lead a company in an ever-changing environment. Messrs. Hastings and Beatty have more than 35 and 30 years of industry experience, respectively. In addition, most of SAE’s executive management team has worked together for many years at various companies, including Veritas and CGG Veritas, the industry’s largest company. This long tenure in the industry and working together has enabled SAE’s management team to build invaluable relationships with both clients and field level management. Members of Trio’s board and its special advisor believe that these relationships, coupled with management’s strong technical expertise, create a significant competitive advantage for SAE.

Experience Operating in Geographically Complex Environments

Trio’s board and special advisor also gave significant consideration to SAE’s ability to operate safely and efficiently in challenging operating environments. SAE provides seismic data acquisition services on a worldwide basis, with a focus on geographically challenging environments and delicate ecosystems. As a result of its focus on jungle, mountain and arctic regions, SAE has developed a competency in transportation, lodging and community relations as well as a leading quality, health, safety and environmental (“QHSE”)

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track record, which Trio’s board believes distinguishes it from its peers. This competitive advantage in an otherwise crowded industry was highly valued by Trio’s board and special advisor.

Geographic Diversification

Trio’s board and special advisor also focused on SAE’s geographical diversity. While many of SAE’s competitors are regionally focused, SAE has significant operations in North America, South America and Southeast Asia. Trio’s board of directors and special advisor believe that this level of geographic diversity helps to insulate SAE from regional trends and political instability in a particular part of the world, thereby reducing SAE’s risk profile relative to some of its regionally focused peers.

Favorable Industry Dynamics

Trio’s board and its special advisor determined that positive long-term capital spending trends in oil and gas exploration and production put SAE in a favorable position to experience sustained revenue growth. In particular, the board and the special advisor noted that Latin America, which encompasses one of SAE’s primary markets, was expected to see a 21% increase in exploration and production (“E&P”) spending for 2012 (Barclays 2012 E&P Spending Survey). This increase in spending in Latin America is expected to be the largest year-over-year increase in spending by any single region.

High Barriers to Entry

Entry into many of the markets that SAE serves is limited due to the technical expertise, financial resources and QHSE standards required to compete successfully for multimillion dollar seismic contracts. Given the geographically complex environments in which SAE tends to operate, there is a more limited set of competitors and entry into these markets can be complicated. SAE’s executive management team, as well as its field level management, has built a reputation for operating successfully in these challenging environments. In addition, the equipment needed to operate in this industry can be quite expensive to purchase, requiring a significant upfront investment. While rental equipment is generally available, the cost of rented equipment can be significantly higher than the cost of owned equipment, which would put a renter at a cost disadvantage when bidding on work. Finally, many of the large international oil and gas E&P firms require that work be done safely and with respect for the environment and thus focus on high QHSE standards. Competitors wishing to enter a new market and successfully compete for business with one of the international E&P firms must first prove an ability to comply with the relatively high QHSE standards imposed by these firms. SAE has invested significantly in its QHSE efforts and considers itself among the best in the industry with regard to QHSE.

Costs Associated with Effecting the Business Combination

Trio’s board and its special advisor determined that the costs associated with effecting the merger with SAE would be of the same order of magnitude as would be encountered with most other business combinations. A favorable factor was that SAE’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 were audited by a reputable and experienced accounting firm and that SAE had satisfactory procedures in place to obtain and prepare the financial information required for the preparation of the proxy statement/information statement.

SAE’s Ability to Execute Its Business Plan After the Merger Using Its Own Available Cash Resources Since Part of the Cash Held in Its Trust Account May be Used to Pay Trio’s Public Stockholders Who Exercise Their Conversion Rights

Trio’s board of directors and special advisor considered the risk that the current public stockholders of Trio would demand to convert their shares for cash upon consummation of the merger, thereby reducing the amount of cash available to Trio following the merger or cause a condition to the consummation of the merger under the merger agreement not to be met. The board and the special advisor deemed this risk to be no worse with regard to SAE than it would be with regard to other target companies and believe that SAE will still be able to implement its business plan, even if the full amount of the funds deposited in the trust account is not available at closing.

SAE’s Fixed Price Contracts

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procedures are priced on a fixed basis, and the customer can modify, increase or decrease the procedures requested. These fixed price contracts contain more risk, but usually have more upside potential, than variable priced contracts because under a fixed price contract cost overruns are generally borne by the seismic data acquisition company. This risk can translate into significant losses on a particular project due to either poor estimating or factors beyond SAE’s control. Expenses associated with each unit of measure are immediately recognized. If it is determined that a contract will have a loss, the entire amount of the loss associated with the contract is immediately recognized. The board and special advisor believe that the risks associated with fixed price projects are somewhat mitigated by the management team’s long history of estimating and completing seismic projects. In addition, SAE is often able to negotiate contract terms that protect SAE from weather related delays, which can be significant in many of its operating geographies. Finally, the board and special advisor acknowledge that these risks are inherent in virtually all seismic data acquisition companies and are reflected in the enterprise values at which these companies are traded. The board and special advisor have evaluated these risks and considered them in determining the merger consideration.

SAE’s Customer Concentration

Due to the scale of many of SAE’s projects, it often has customers that account for a significant percentage of its revenues in any given year. In 2012, three customers individually accounted for more than 10% of revenues and collectively accounted for 56% of consolidated revenues. In 2011, three customers individually accounted for more than 10% of revenues and collectively accounted for 68% of consolidated revenues. In 2010, three customers individually accounted for more than 10% of revenues and collectively accounted for 75% of consolidated revenues. Despite these high levels of customer concentration in each of the last two years, the board and special advisor believe that this customer dependency is understandable given the scale of the projects in which SAE is engaged and should lessen as SAE continues to grow.

Dependence Upon Commodity Prices

Nearly all of SAE’s customers are involved in the oil and gas industry, which exposes SAE to the risk of fluctuating oil and gas prices. As prices of these commodities fluctuate, exploration efforts become more or less profitable for the oil and gas E&P companies, which impacts their capital spending budgets. However, seismic data acquisition is a very small percentage of the total exploration and production cost, which minimizes the impact of commodity price fluctuations. In addition, a portion of the spending on seismic data is contractually required in order to hold concessions, so it cannot be delayed indefinitely. Trio’s board and special advisor considered this dependency and determined that these risks are built into the enterprise values at which SAE’s publicly-traded peers trade.

Valuation

Trio’s board and its special advisor considered the value of SAE in relation to its growth potential and found it to be attractive when compared to other publicly-traded seismic data acquisition companies. In addition, the board and special advisor relied upon a discounted cash flow analysis prepared by Trio’s management team. Based on these two analyses (comparable companies and discounted cash flows) and the board’s significant transaction experience, the board and the special advisor agreed upon and negotiated terms which they felt were in the best interest of Trio’s stockholders.

The board and special advisor used the discounted cash flow and comparable company analyses described below to estimate the likely range of values at which SAE could be expected to trade in the public market.

Discounted Cash Flow Analysis

Trio’s management team performed a discounted cash flow analysis to determine the approximate price at which the combined company would trade in the public markets. Trio used SAE’s internally generated projections through fiscal year 2016 as the basis for Trio’s free cash flow assumptions. Based on these estimates, revenues and EBITDA are anticipated to grow at a 22% and 25% annual rate, respectively, from 2012 through 2016. From this projected EBITDA, Trio made adjustments for interest expense, capital expenditures, taxes and estimated debt repayment. In addition, Trio assumed that all of Trio’s stockholders retain their shares and that all warrant holders elect to participate in the proposed warrant exchange. In order to arrive at a present value of the combined company on a fully-diluted basis, Trio’s management discounted

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the equity terminal value back to present at a rate of 15%. This relatively high equity discount rate was used due to the risks inherent in projecting future free cash flows. The discounted cash flow analysis yielded a present value of the future cash flows, or equity value, of approximately $230 million.

Trio’s free cash flow projections assume that SAE will achieve its 2013 and 2014 contingent payments, therefore the shares associated with these contingent payments were included in the fully-diluted share count. Dividing the $230 million equity value by the number of fully-diluted common shares indicated that the intrinsic value of Trio’s common stock following the successful consummation of a merger should be approximately $13.50 per share.

Projections Furnished by SAE to Trio

As stated above in the section entitled “— Discounted Cash Flow Analysis,” SAE provided Trio with SAE’s internally prepared projections for each of the years in the four-year period ending December 31, 2016. The projections do not include costs associated with the merger transaction with Trio and do not include or estimate any changes due to capital structure or the impact of the potential exercise of Trio’s warrants. The projections were not prepared with a view to public disclosure or in compliance with GAAP, the published guidelines of the SEC or the guidelines established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for preparation and presentation of prospective financial information. The internal financial forecasts (upon which the projections were based in part) were, in general, prepared solely for internal use and capital budgeting and other management purposes, are subjective in many respects and therefore susceptible to varying interpretations and the need for periodic revision based on actual experience and business developments. You are cautioned not to rely on the projections in making a decision regarding the transaction, as the projections may be materially different than actual results.

In compiling the projections, SAE took into account historical performance as well as estimates regarding revenue, gross profit, operating income and net income. The projections reflect numerous assumptions that SAE’s management believed were reasonable when made, including assumptions with respect to general business, economic, market, regulatory and financial conditions and various other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond SAE’s control, such as the risks and uncertainties contained in the section entitled “Risk Factors.”

The financial projections for revenue and costs are forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond SAE’s control. While all projections are necessarily speculative, SAE believes that the prospective financial information covering periods beyond twelve months from its date of preparation carries increasingly higher levels of uncertainty and should be read in that context. There will be differences between actual and projected results, and actual results may be materially greater or materially less than those contained in the projections. The inclusion of the projections in this proxy statement/information statement should not be regarded as an indication that SAE or its representatives considered or consider the projections to be a reliable prediction of future events, and reliance should not be placed on the projections.

The projections were disclosed to Trio for use as a component in its overall evaluation of SAE, and are included in this proxy statement/information statement on that account. SAE has not warranted the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness or completeness of the projections to anyone, including to Trio. Neither SAE’s management nor any of its representatives has made or makes any representation to any person regarding the ultimate performance of SAE compared to the information contained in the projections, and none of them intends to or undertakes any obligation to update or otherwise revise the projections to reflect circumstances existing after the date when made or to reflect the occurrence of future events in the event that any or all of the assumptions underlying the projections are shown to be in error. Accordingly, they should not be looked upon as “guidance” of any sort. Trio will not refer back to these forecasts in its future periodic reports filed under the Exchange Act.

The projections were prepared by, and are the responsibility of, SAE’s management. Grant Thornton LLP (“Grant Thornton”), SAE’s auditor, has neither examined nor compiled the projections and, accordingly, Grant Thornton does not express an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect thereto. The Grant Thornton report included in this proxy statement/information statement relates to SAE’s historical financial information. It does not extend to the projections and should not be read as if it does so.

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The key elements of the projections provided to Trio are summarized below (in thousands of dollars, except percentages):

		2013F				2014F				2015F				2016F
Revenue		$	346,984			$	416,380			$	491,329			$	579,768
Cost of operations		$	271,997			$	324,777			$	383,237			$	452,219
Gross profit		$	74,987			$	91,604			$	108,092			$	127,549
% Margin			21.6%				22.0%				22.0%				22.0%
General & administrative		$	28,907			$	32,269			$	38,078			$	44,932
Depreciation		$	23,881			$	24,612			$	23,459			$	25,594
Total operating expenses		$	52,788			$	56,881			$	61,537			$	70,526
EBIT		$	22,199			$	34,722			$	46,556			$	57,023
% Margin			6.4%				8.3%				9.5%				9.8%
EBITDA		$	46,080			$	59,334			$	70,014			$	82,617
% Margin			13.3%				14.3%				14.3%				14.3%

EBIT is defined as earnings before interest and taxes. EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBIT and EBITDA represent measures that Trio believes are customarily used by investors and analysts to evaluate the financial performance of companies in SAE’s industry. Trio’s management also believes that EBIT and EBITDA are useful in evaluating SAE’s core operating results. However, EBIT and EBITDA are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered an alternative to operating income or net income as an indicator of SAE’s operating performance or to net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of SAE’s liquidity. Because EBIT and EBITDA are not calculated identically by all companies, the presentation in this proxy statement/information statement may not be comparable to those disclosed by other companies.

Below is a table that reconciles EBIT and EBITDA to net income (loss) (in thousands of dollars):

		2013F				2014F				2015F				2016F
EBITDA		$	46,080			$	59,334			$	70,014			$	82,617
Depreciation			23,881				24,612				23,459				25,594
EBIT			22,199				34,722				46,556				57,023
Interest expense			11,067				11,233				10,958				9,162
Transaction expenses			—				—				—				—
EBT			11,131				23,489				35,597				47,861
Income tax provision			5,475				8,221				12,459				16,751
Net income		$	5,657			$	15,268			$	23,138			$	31,109

The above projections include general assumptions regarding the future outlook and prospects for SAE’s operations. While the projections for 2013 reflect a bottoms-up analysis based on current work and backlog, the projections for 2014 through 2016 should be viewed as more subjective and are based on estimated revenue growth of 20% in 2014, 18% in 2015 and 18% in 2016, as well as estimated gross profit and EBITDA margins of 22.0% and 14.3%, respectively. Though these projected growth rates appear high, it should be noted that SAE has experienced compounded annual revenue growth of more than 70% since 2009. The EBITDA margins assumed throughout the projection period are lower than the latest twelve month EBITDA margins of each of SAE’s publicly traded peers.

Comparable Company Analysis

Trio’s management also used a comparable company analysis to assess the value that the public markets would likely ascribe to Trio following a merger with SAE. Trio selected nine comparable publicly-traded companies for use in its analysis. While the comparable companies selected are similar to SAE, none are an

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exact match in terms of business mix, profitability, size or business prospects. However, like SAE, each of the following nine companies participates in the seismic data industry.

CGG-Veritas SA (ENXTPA:GA)
Dawson Geophysical Co. (NasdaqGS:DWSN)
Global Geophysical Services, Inc. (NYSE:GGS)
ION Geophysical Corporation (NYSE:IO)
Petroleum Geo Services ASA (OB:PGS)
Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX:PSD)
Tesla Exploration Ltd. (TSX:TXL)
TGC Industries Inc. (NasdaqGS:TGE)
TGS Nopec Geophysical Co. ASA (OB:TGS)

Despite the similar nature of each of the above companies, there are several relevant differences that Trio’s board and special advisor considered when viewing these comparable companies. While SAE’s business is geographically diversified and not reliant on any one particular market, Dawson Geophysical, Global Geophysical, Pulse Seismic, Tesla Exploration and TGC Industries all rely on one primary market to generate their revenue. All things being equal, Trio’s board and special advisor believe that a well diversified company such as SAE should trade at a premium to companies that are dependent on only one local market. In addition, six of the nine comparable companies listed above participate in the multi-client (library) portion of the market. In other words, these companies shoot non-proprietary seismic data on a speculative basis that is often sold to numerous clients over a period of several years. Since many of these data shoots are not fully funded (costs of shooting the data are not covered by presales), Trio’s board and special advisor believe that these companies are inherently more risky and deserve to trade at discounts to companies that shoot only proprietary data, such as SAE. In addition, companies that engage in multi-client data acquisition have overstated EBITDA because much of the costs of shooting multi-client data are capitalized and amortized over several years. Therefore in order to compare these companies to SAE and other companies that shoot only proprietary data, Trio believes that multi-client amortization should be excluded from EBITDA.

Trio adjusted the 2013 and 2014 consensus EBITDA estimates (as described above) for each of the comparable companies. Trio used the 2013 and 2014 comparable company median enterprise value to adjusted EBITDA multiples to derive a range of values for Trio following the proposed transaction. Trio calculated the value of the combined company using the comparable company median and a 10% discount to the comparable company median. The 10% discount from the comparable company median reflects SAE’s smaller size relative to the comparable companies. Using these multiples Trio arrived at an equity valuation range of approximately $200 million to $230 million, or $12.00 to $13.50 per share on a fully-diluted basis (assuming that the 2013 and 2014 contingent EBITDA targets are achieved and the associated contingent shares are issued).

Opinion of Financial Advisor

In making its determination with respect to the merger, Trio’s board of directors also considered the financial analysis reviewed by Cassel Salpeter with the Trio board, and the oral opinion of Cassel Salpeter to the Trio board (which was subsequently confirmed in writing by delivery of Cassel Salpeter’s written opinion dated the same date), as to, as of December 9, 2012, (i) the fairness, from a financial point of view, to Trio of the merger consideration to be paid by Trio in the merger pursuant to the merger agreement and (ii) whether SAE had a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the balance of funds in Trio’s trust account. See “The Merger — Opinion of the Financial Advisor to the Board of Directors of Trio.”

Satisfaction of 80% Test

It is a requirement under Trio’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation that any business acquired by Trio have a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the balance of the funds in the trust account at the time of the execution of a definitive agreement for an initial business combination. Based on the financial analysis

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of SAE generally used to approve the transaction, including a comparison of comparable companies and a discounted cash flow analysis, the Trio board of directors and special advisor determined that this requirement was met as follows:

		Trust Account Value				Equity Value - Discounted Cash Flow Analysis				Midpoint of Equity Value Range - Comparable Company Analysis
Cash in Trust		$	61,670,000
80% of Cash in Trust		$	49,336,000			$	230,000,000			$	215,000,000

The board and special advisor determined that consideration being paid in the merger, which amount was negotiated at arms-length, was fair to and in the best interests of Trio and its stockholders and appropriately reflected SAE’s value. In reaching this determination, the board and special advisor concluded that it was appropriate to base such valuation on qualitative factors such as management strength and depth, competitive positioning, customer relationships, and technical skills as well as quantitative factors such as SAE’s historical growth rate and its potential for future growth in revenues and profits. Trio’s board of directors and special advisor believe that the financial skills and background of its members qualifies it to conclude that the acquisition of SAE met this requirement. In addition, the Trio board of directors considered the financial analysis reviewed by Cassel Salpeter with the Trio board, and the oral opinion of Cassel Salpeter to the Trio board (which was subsequently confirmed in writing by delivery of Cassel Salpeter’s written opinion dated the same date), as to, as of December 9, 2012, whether SAE had a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the balance of funds in Trio’s trust account.

Interests of Trio’s Directors, Officers, Special Advisor and Others in the Merger

In considering the recommendation of the board of directors of Trio to vote in favor of approval of the merger proposal, the name change proposal, the charter amendments proposal and the other proposals, and the adoption of the warrant amendment, stockholders and warrant holders should keep in mind that Trio’s initial stockholders, including its directors, executive officers and special advisor, have interests in such proposals and the warrant amendment that are different from, or in addition to, those of Trio stockholders and warrant holders generally. In particular:

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Additionally, upon consummation of the merger, Jeff Hastings, who will become executive chairman of the board of Trio, Brian Beatty, who will become chief executive officer and president of Trio, and Brent Whiteley, who will become chief financial officer, general counsel and secretary of Trio, will enter into new employment agreements with Trio, which will replace their existing employment agreements, and will be compensated for their services. See the section entitled “The Director Election Proposal — Trio Executive Officer and Director Compensation — New Employment Agreements” for further information on the compensation each will receive pursuant to their respective employment agreements. Furthermore, each of Gary Dalton and Arnold Wong will become members of Trio’s board of directors. As such, in the future each will receive any cash fees, stock options or stock awards that the Trio board of directors determines to pay to its non-executive directors.

Recommendation of Trio’s Board of Directors and Special Advisor

After careful consideration of the matters described above, particularly SAE’s record of growth, potential for growth and profitability, the experience of SAE’s management, SAE’s competitive positioning, its customer relationships, and technical skills, Trio’s board of directors and special advisor determined unanimously that each of the merger proposal, the name change proposal, the charter amendments proposal and the incentive compensation plan proposal is fair to and in the best interests of Trio and its stockholders. Trio’s board of directors has approved and declared advisable and unanimously recommend that you vote or give instructions to vote “FOR” each of these proposals. Mr. Greenblatt, Trio’s special advisor, also supports each of the proposals.

The foregoing discussion of the information and factors considered by the Trio board of directors is not meant to be exhaustive, but includes the material information and factors considered by the Trio board of directors.

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Opinion of Financial Advisor to the Board of Directors of Trio

On December 9, 2012, Cassel Salpeter rendered its oral opinion to the Trio board (which was confirmed in writing by delivery of Cassel Salpeter’s written opinion dated such date), that, as of December 9, 2012, (i) the merger consideration to be paid by Trio in the merger pursuant to the merger agreement was fair, from a financial point of view, to Trio and (ii) SAE had a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the balance of funds in Trio’s trust account.

The summary of the opinion in this proxy statement/information statement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the written opinion, which is included as Annex D to this proxy statement/information statement and sets forth the procedures followed, assumptions made, qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken and other matters considered by Cassel Salpeter in preparing its opinion.

The opinion was addressed to the Trio board for the use and benefit of the members of the Trio board (solely in their capacities as such) in connection with the Trio board’s evaluation of the merger. Cassel Salpeter’s opinion may not be used for any other purpose without Cassel Salpeter’s prior written consent. Neither the opinion nor the summary of the opinion and related analyses set forth in this proxy statement/information statement is intended to and they do not constitute advice or a recommendation to any of Trio’s stockholders or any other security holders as to how such holder should vote or act with respect to any matter relating to the merger or otherwise. Cassel Salpeter’s opinion should not be construed as creating any fiduciary duty on Cassel Salpeter’s part to Trio or any other party to the merger agreement, any security holder of Trio or such other party, any creditor of Trio or such other party, or any other person. Cassel Salpeter’s opinion was just one of the several factors the Trio board took into account in making its determinations to approve the merger, including those described elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement.

The opinion only addressed whether, as of the date of such opinion, (i) the merger consideration to be paid by Trio in the merger pursuant to the merger agreement was fair, from a financial point of view, to Trio and (ii) SAE had a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the balance of funds in Trio’s trust account. It did not address any other terms, aspects, or implications of the merger or the merger agreement, including, without limitation, (i) any term or aspect of the merger that is not susceptible to financial analyses, (ii) the fairness of the merger or all or any portion of the merger consideration, to any security holders of Trio, SAE or any other person or any creditors or other constituencies of Trio, SAE or any other person, (iv) the appropriate capital structure of Trio or whether Trio should be issuing debt or equity securities or a combination of both, nor (v) the fairness of the amount or nature, or any other aspect, of any compensation or consideration payable to or received by any officers, directors, or employees of any parties to the merger, or any class of such persons, relative to the merger consideration to be paid by Trio in the merger pursuant to the merger agreement, or otherwise. Cassel Salpeter did not express any opinion as to what the value of shares of Trio common stock actually will be when issued to the holders of SAE common stock in the merger or the prices at which shares of Trio common stock may trade, be purchased or sold at any time, and Cassel Salpeter made no representation or warranty regarding the adequacy of Cassel Salpeter’s opinion or the analyses underlying Cassel Salpeter’s opinion for the purpose of Trio’s compliance with the terms of its amended and restated certificate of incorporation or any other general or particular purpose.

The opinion did not address the relative merits of the merger as compared to any alternative transaction or business strategy that might exist for Trio, or the merits of the underlying decision by Trio to engage in or consummate the merger. The financial and other terms of the merger, including the amount of the merger consideration, were determined pursuant to negotiations between the parties to the merger agreement and were not determined by or pursuant to any recommendation from Cassel Salpeter. Cassel Salpeter was not authorized to, and did not, solicit indications of interest from third parties regarding a potential transaction involving Trio.

Cassel Salpeter’s analysis and opinion were necessarily based upon market, economic, and other conditions, as they exist on, and could be evaluated as of the date of the opinion. Accordingly, although subsequent developments could arise that would otherwise affect its opinion, Cassel Salpeter did not assume any obligation to update, review, or reaffirm the opinion to the Trio board or any other person or otherwise to comment on or consider events occurring or coming to Cassel Salpeter’s attention after the date of the opinion.

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In arriving at its opinion, Cassel Salpeter made such reviews, analyses, and inquiries as Cassel Salpeter deemed necessary and appropriate under the circumstances. Among other things, Cassel Salpeter:

For purposes of its analysis and opinion, Cassel Salpeter, with the Trio board’s consent, evaluated whether, as of the date of its opinion, SAE had a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the balance of funds in Trio’s trust account solely upon the basis of a comparison of the implied enterprise value reference ranges indicated by Cassel Salpeter’s financial analysis with the balance of the funds remaining in Trio’s trust account, which the Trio board advised Cassel Salpeter and Cassel Salpeter, for purposes of its analysis and opinion, assumed did not and would not exceed $61,685,821. In addition, for purposes of its analysis and opinion, Cassel Salpeter, with the Trio board’s consent, gave effect to the proposed SAE stockholder dividend prior to the consummation of the merger and assumed that (i) the promissory notes when issued in the merger pursuant to the merger agreement would have a value equal to the initial principal amounts thereof, and (ii) that the liquidation value per share of Trio common stock was equal to $10.08 and was a reasonable basis upon which to evaluate the Trio common stock and Trio.

In arriving at its opinion, Cassel Salpeter, with the Trio board’s consent, relied upon and assumed, without independently verifying, the accuracy and completeness of all of the financial and other information that was supplied or otherwise made available to it or available from public sources, and Cassel Salpeter further relied upon the assurances of Trio’s and SAE’s management that they were not aware of any facts or circumstances that would have made any such information inaccurate or misleading. Cassel Salpeter is not a legal, tax, environmental, or regulatory advisor and, Cassel Salpeter did not express any views or opinions as to any legal, tax, environmental, or regulatory matters relating to Trio, SAE, the merger, or otherwise. Cassel Salpeter understood and assumed that Trio had obtained or would obtain such advice as it deemed necessary or appropriate from qualified legal, tax, environmental, regulatory, and other professionals. The Trio board also advised Cassel Salpeter and Cassel Salpeter assumed that the SAE Projections were reasonably prepared on a basis reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments of management of Trio and SAE with respect to the future financial performance of SAE, and that such information provided a reasonable basis upon which to analyze and evaluate SAE and form an opinion. Cassel Salpeter expressed no view with

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respect to the SAE Projections or the assumptions on which they were based. Cassel Salpeter did not evaluate the solvency of Trio, SAE or any other party to the merger, the fair value of Trio, SAE or any of their respective assets or liabilities, or whether Trio or SAE or any other party to the merger is paying or receiving reasonably equivalent value in the merger under any applicable foreign, state, or federal laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, or similar matters, nor did Cassel Salpeter evaluate, in any way, the ability of Trio, SAE or any other party to the merger to pay its obligations when they come due. Cassel Salpeter did not physically inspect Trio’s, or SAE’s properties or facilities and did not make or obtain any evaluations or appraisals of Trio’s or SAE’s assets or liabilities (including any contingent, derivative, or off-balance-sheet assets and liabilities). Cassel Salpeter did not attempt to confirm whether Trio or SAE had good title to their respective assets. Cassel Salpeter’s role in reviewing any information was limited solely to performing such reviews as Cassel Salpeter deemed necessary to support its own advice and analysis and was not on behalf of the Trio board, Trio, or any other party.

Cassel Salpeter assumed, with the Trio board’s consent, that the merger would be consummated in a manner that complies in all respects with applicable foreign, federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations and that, in the course of obtaining any regulatory or third party consents, approvals, or agreements in connection with the merger, no delay, limitation, restriction, or condition would be imposed that would have an adverse effect on Trio, SAE or the merger. Cassel Salpeter also assumed, with the Trio board’s consent, that the final executed form of the merger agreement would not differ in any material respect from the draft Cassel Salpeter reviewed and that the merger would be consummated on the terms set forth in the merger agreement, without waiver, modification, or amendment of any term, condition, or agreement thereof material to Cassel Salpeter’s analyses or Cassel Salpeter’s opinion. Cassel Salpeter also assumed that the representations and warranties of the parties to the merger agreement contained therein were true and correct and that each such party would perform all of the covenants and agreements to be performed by it under the merger agreement. Cassel Salpeter offered no opinion as to the contractual terms of the merger agreement or the likelihood that the conditions to the consummation of the merger set forth in the merger agreement would be satisfied. The Trio board also advised Cassel Salpeter, and Cassel Salpeter assumed, that for U.S. federal tax income purposes the merger shall qualify as a plan of reorganization within the meaning of Section 368 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”).

In connection with preparing its opinion, Cassel Salpeter performed a variety of financial analyses. The following is a summary of the material financial analyses performed by Cassel Salpeter in connection with the preparation of its opinion. It is not a complete description of all analyses underlying such opinion. The preparation of an opinion is a complex process involving various determinations as to the most appropriate and relevant methods of financial analysis and the application of those methods to the particular circumstances. As a consequence, neither Cassel Salpeter’s opinion nor the respective analyses underlying its opinion is readily susceptible to partial analysis or summary description. In arriving at its opinion, Cassel Salpeter assessed as a whole the results of all analyses undertaken by it with respect to the opinion. While it took into account the results of each analysis in reaching its overall conclusions, Cassel Salpeter did not make separate or quantifiable judgments regarding individual analyses and did not draw, in isolation, conclusions from or with regard to any individual analysis or factor. Therefore, Cassel Salpeter believes that the analyses underlying the opinion must be considered as a whole and that selecting portions of its analyses or the factors it considered, without considering all analyses and factors underlying the opinion collectively, could create a misleading or incomplete view of the analyses performed by Cassel Salpeter in preparing the opinion.

The implied valuation reference ranges indicated by Cassel Salpeter’s analyses are not necessarily indicative of actual values nor predictive of future results, which may be significantly more or less favorable than those suggested by such analyses. Much of the information used in, and accordingly the results of, Cassel Salpeter’s analyses are inherently subject to substantial uncertainty.

The following summary of the material financial analyses performed by Cassel Salpeter in connection with the preparation of its opinion includes information presented in tabular format. The tables alone do not constitute a complete description of these analyses. Considering the data in the tables below without considering the full narrative description of the analyses, as well as the methodologies and assumptions underlying the analyses, could create a misleading or incomplete view of the financial analyses Cassel Salpeter performed.

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For purposes of its analyses, Cassel Salpeter reviewed a number of financial metrics including:

For purposes of its analyses, Cassel Salpeter considered the implied value of the merger consideration of $95,000,000 to $105,000,000, assuming the issuance of a number of EBITDA shares ranging from no EBITDA shares up to the maximum number of EBITDA shares issuable pursuant to the merger agreement and based upon the liquidation value per share of Trio common stock of $10.08, which Trio advised Cassel Salpeter, and Cassel Salpeter, with the consent of the Trio board, assumed was a reasonable basis upon which to evaluate the Trio common stock.

Unless the context indicates otherwise, share prices for the selected companies used in the selected companies analyses described below were as of December 7, 2012, and estimates of financial performance for SAE for the years ending December 31, 2012 to 2016 were based on the SAE Projections. Estimates of financial performance for the selected companies listed below for the calendar years ending December 31, 2012 and 2013 were based on publicly available research analyst estimates for those companies. In the selected companies analysis, estimates of EBITDA for the selected companies were adjusted to exclude unusual and extraordinary expenses and income and to deduct investments in multi-client libraries.

Discounted Cash Flows Analysis

Cassel Salpeter performed a discounted cash flow analysis of SAE by calculating the estimated net present value SAE’s free cash flows through 2016 and an estimate of the terminal value of SAE after 2016 using the SAE Projections. In performing this analysis, Cassel Salpeter applied discount rates ranging from 15.5% to 17.5% and perpetual growth rates ranging from 2.50% to 3.50% to SAE’s projected free cash flows. This analysis indicated an implied equity value reference range of $134,390,000 to $161,490,000 for SAE, as compared to the implied merger consideration of $95,000,000 to $105,000,000.

Selected Companies Analysis

Cassel Salpeter considered certain financial data for SAE and selected companies with publicly-traded equity securities Cassel Salpeter deemed relevant. The selected companies with publicly-traded equity securities were:

The financial data reviewed included:

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Cassel Salpeter calculated the following enterprise value multiples with respect to the selected companies:

Enterprise Value Multiple of		High		Mean		Median		Low
2012 P EBITDA		9.8x		6.2x		7.1x		2.8x
2013 P EBITDA		9.0x		6.4x		7.6x		2.4x
2012 P EBIT		13.7x		8.5x		7.8x		5.1x
2013 P EBIT		8.3x		6.6x		6.8x		4.3x

Cassel Salpeter applied multiple ranges based on the selected companies analysis to corresponding financial data for SAE based on the SAE Projections. Cassel Salpeter applied multiples of 4.5x to 5.5x to SAE management’s estimate of 2012 P EBITDA, 3.5x to 4.5x to SAE management’s estimate of 2013 P EBITDA, 7.5x to 8.5x to SAE management’s estimate of 2012 P EBIT and 6.5x to 7.5x to SAE management’s estimate of 2013 P EBIT, which resulted in implied equity value reference range of $112,690,000 to $143,590,000 for SAE, as compared to the implied merger consideration of $95,000,000 to $105,000,000.

None of the selected companies have characteristics identical to SAE. An analysis of selected publicly-traded companies is not mathematical; rather it involves complex consideration and judgments concerning differences in financial and operating characteristics of the selected companies and other factors that could affect the public trading values of the companies reviewed.

Selected Transactions Analysis

Cassel Salpeter considered the financial terms of the following business transactions and calculated the following enterprise value (calculated based on the consideration paid in the relevant transaction) multiples of trailing twelve month, or “TTM,” EBITDA:

Target		Acquirer
OMNI Energy Services		Gibson Energy
Fugro NV, Geoscience Division		CGG-Veritas SA
OMNI Energy Services		Wellspring Capital Management
Onshore Seismic Data Acquisition and Multi-Client data Library Business of Petroleum Geo Services		Geokinetics, Inc.
VGS Seismic Canada, Inc.		Plainfield Luxembourg S.a.r.l.
WavefieldInseis AS		CGG-Veritas SA

Enterprise Value Multiple of		High		Mean		Median		Low
Trailing Twelve Month EBITDA		9.7x		7.5x		8.1x		3.1x

Cassel Salpeter applied multiple ranges based on the selected transactions analysis to corresponding financial data for SAE. Cassel Salpeter applied multiples of 7.0x to 8.0x to SAE management’s estimate of Trailing Twelve Months EBITDA, which resulted in an implied equity value reference range of $123,190,000 to $146,790,000 for SAE, as compared to the implied merger consideration of $95,000,000 to $105,000,000.

None of the target companies in the selected transactions have characteristics identical to SAE. Accordingly, an analysis of selected business combinations is not mathematical; rather it involves complex considerations and judgments concerning differences in financial and operating characteristics of the target companies in the selected transactions and other factors that could affect the respective acquisition values of the transactions reviewed.

Other Matters Relating to Cassel Salpeter’s Opinion

As part of its investment banking business, Cassel Salpeter regularly is engaged in the evaluation of businesses and their securities in connection with mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructurings, private placements and other purposes. Cassel Salpeter is a recognized investment banking firm that has substantial experience in providing financial advice in connection with mergers, acquisitions, sales of companies, businesses and other assets and other transactions. Cassel Salpeter received a fee of $75,000 for rendering its opinion, no portion of which was contingent upon the completion of the merger. In addition, Trio agreed to reimburse Cassel Salpeter for certain expenses incurred by it in connection with its engagement and to

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indemnify Cassel Salpeter and its related parties for certain liabilities that may arise out of its engagement or the rendering of its opinion. In accordance with Cassel Salpeter’s policies and procedures, a fairness committee was not required to, and did not, approve the issuance of Cassel Salpeter’s opinion. Cassel Salpeter has not performed any other services for Trio during the past two years.

Material Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger to Trio and Its Stockholders

The following section is a summary of the opinion of Graubard Miller, counsel to Trio, regarding material United States federal income tax consequences of the merger to holders of Trio common stock. This discussion addresses only those Trio security holders that hold their securities as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Internal Revenue Code, and does not address all the U.S. federal income tax consequences that may be relevant to particular holders in light of their individual circumstances or to holders that are subject to special rules, such as:

The Graubard Miller opinion is based upon the Internal Revenue Code, applicable treasury regulations thereunder, published rulings and court decisions, all as currently in effect as of the date of its opinion, and all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect. Tax considerations under state, local and foreign laws, or federal laws other than those pertaining to the income tax, are not addressed.

Neither Trio nor SAE intends to request any ruling from the Internal Revenue Service as to the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the merger.

It is the opinion of Graubard Miller that no gain or loss will be recognized by Trio or by the stockholders of Trio if their conversion rights are not exercised.

It is also the opinion of Graubard Miller that a stockholder of Trio who exercises conversion rights and effects a termination of the stockholder’s interest in Trio will be required to recognize gain or loss upon the exchange of that stockholder’s shares of common stock of Trio for cash. Such gain or loss will be measured by the difference between the amount of cash received and the tax basis of that stockholder’s shares of Trio common stock. This gain or loss will be a capital gain or loss if such shares were held as a capital asset on the date of the merger and will be a long-term capital gain or loss if the holding period for the share of Trio common stock is more than one year. The tax opinion issued to Trio by Graubard Miller, its counsel, is attached to this proxy statement/information statement as Annex E. Graubard Miller has consented to the use of its opinion in this proxy statement/information statement.

This discussion is intended to provide only a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the merger. It does not address tax consequences that may vary with, or are contingent on, your individual circumstances. In addition, the discussion does not address any non-income tax or any foreign, state or local tax consequences of the merger. Accordingly, you are strongly urged to consult with your tax advisor to determine the particular U.S. federal, state, local or foreign income or other tax consequences to you of the merger.

Anticipated Accounting Treatment

The merger will be accounted for as a reverse acquisition in accordance with GAAP. Under this method of accounting, Trio will be treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. This determination was primarily based on SAE comprising the ongoing operations of the combined entity, SAE

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senior management comprising the senior management of the combined company, and the SAE common stockholders having a majority of the voting power of the combined entity. In accordance with guidance applicable to these circumstances, the merger will be considered to be a capital transaction in substance. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the merger will be treated as the equivalent of SAE issuing stock for the net assets of Trio, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of Trio will be stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. Operations prior to the merger will be those of SAE.

Regulatory Matters

Pursuant to the HSR Act, on March 26, 2013, Jeff Hastings, as the ultimate parent of SAE, and Trio filed notification and report forms with the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice in connection with the acquisiton of SAE in the merger. On April 5, 2013, Trio and Mr. Hastings received notice from the Federal Trade Commission that early termination of the waiting period under the HSR Act was granted in connection with the proposed acquisition. At any time before or after completion of the transaction, the Federal Trade Commission or the Antitrust Division could take such action under the HSR Act and the other antitrust laws as they deem necessary or desirable in the public interest, including seeking to enjoin the merger or otherwise seeking divestiture of substantial assets of either the merged entity or its subsidiaries. Neither Trio nor SAE believe it is likely that the Federal Trade Commission or the Antitrust Division will take any such action, given that Trio is a blank check company with no operations of its own.

The merger and the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement are not subject to any additional federal or state regulatory requirement or approval, except for filings with the State of Delaware necessary to effectuate the merger.

Required Vote

The approval of the merger proposal will require the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the then outstanding shares of Trio common stock present and entitled to vote at the meeting to approve the merger proposal. Additionally, the merger will not be consummated if the holders of more than 5,620,823 of the public shares properly demand that Trio convert their public shares into their pro rata share of the trust account.

The approval of the merger proposal is a condition to the consummation of the merger. If the merger proposal is not approved, the other proposals (except an adjournment proposal, as described below) will not be presented to the stockholders for a vote.

THE TRIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE TRIO STOCKHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” THE APPROVAL OF THE MERGER PROPOSAL.

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THE MERGER AGREEMENT

For a discussion of the merger structure, merger consideration and indemnification provisions of the merger agreement, see the section entitled “The Merger Proposal.” Such discussion and the following summary of other material provisions of the merger agreement is qualified by reference to the complete text of the merger agreement, a copy of which, as amended, is attached as Annex A to this proxy statement/information statement. All stockholders are encouraged to read the merger agreement in its entirety for a more complete description of the terms and conditions of the merger.

Closing and Effective Time of the Merger

The closing of the merger will take place on the third business day following the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions described below under the subsection entitled “Conditions to the Closing of the Merger,” unless Trio and SAE agree in writing to another time. The merger is expected to be consummated as soon as practicable after the special meeting of Trio’s stockholders described in this proxy statement/information statement.

Representations and Warranties

Except as limited below, the merger agreement contains representations and warranties of each of Trio, Merger Sub and SAE generally relating, among other things, to:

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Covenants

Trio and SAE have each agreed to take such actions as are necessary, proper or advisable to consummate the merger. Each of them has also agreed to continue to operate their respective businesses in the ordinary course consistent with past practices prior to the closing and not to take the following actions, among others, except as permitted by the agreement, without the prior written consent of the other party:

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The merger agreement also contains additional covenants of the parties, including covenants providing for:

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SAE Stockholder Dividends

As permitted by the merger agreement, immediately prior to the consummation of the merger, SAE intends to declare and pay up to a $15 million SAE dividend to the holders of its common stock, on a fully diluted basis, to the extent permitted under its Credit Agreement and the merger agreement, and as determined at the discretion of SAE’s board. The Credit Agreement limits the amount of the cash payments to SAE common and preferred stockholders in connection with the merger, including both the dividend payable by SAE and the $12.5 million cash portion of the merger consideration payable by Trio, generally to the lesser of $27.5 million and 62% of the net cash received by the combined company as determined pursuant to the Credit Agreement. The net cash received is determined pursuant to the Credit Agreement and is generally the cash available to Trio at the closing of the merger, which is anticipated to consist of the funds remaining from Trio’s trust account, after the payment of all expenses, which includes amounts due to the Trio public stockholders, if any, who elect to convert their shares to cash. As a result, the SAE stockholder dividend is contingent on the number of public shares converted to cash. Fewer conversions will increase the dividend that may be paid to the SAE stockholders, except that, under the terms of the merger agreement, in no event may the dividend exceed $15 million. For example, if there is $20.2 million in net cash received from the merger as determined in accordance with the Credit Agreement because of conversions totaling 3,484,981 public shares (assuming a conversion price of $10.08 per share and payment of transaction costs of $5.7 million and accrued liabilities of $668,000), $12.5 million (representing 62% of the net cash received) will be used by Trio to pay the merger consideration, no dividend may be paid to the SAE stockholders and there will be an increase of $7.7 million in available working capital for the combined company. On the other hand, if there is $55.3 million in net cash received from the merger as determined in accordance with the Credit Agreement because there are no conversions (based on the same assumptions), $12.5 million will be used by Trio to pay the merger consideration, the full dividend of up to $15 million may be paid to the SAE stockholders out of available cash and there will be an increase of $27.8 million in available working capital for the combined company. SAE intends to fund any dividend declared by it immediately prior to the closing of the merger out of cash on hand.

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The following table represents the maximum dividend that may be paid under the terms of SAE’s Credit Agreement and the merger agreement assuming the different levels of Trio public stockholders electing to convert their shares to cash used in the scenarios presented in the “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.”

Illustration of Dividend Limitation Imposed by SAE's Credit Agreement and the Merger Agreement (In thousands)
Trio Public Shares Electing Cash Conversion		Shares Converted to Cash				Gross Cash Available after Conversion				Less Trio Existing Payables				Less Estimated Expenses				Cash after Expenses and Liabilities				62% of Available Cash for Payments to Stockholders				Less Cash Payments for SAE Preferred Stock ($5,000) and Common Stock ($7,500)				Cash Available for Dividend to a Maximum of $15,000
Assuming No Conversions			—			$	61,677				($668	)			($5,700	)		$	55,309			$	34,291				($12,500	)		$	15,000
Assuming Conversions Needed to Avoid Termination			2,508,919			$	36,368				($668	)			($5,700	)		$	30,000			$	18,600				($12,500	)		$	6,100
Assuming Maximum Conversions			3,484,981			$	26,529				($668	)			($5,700	)		$	20,161			$	12,500				($12,500	)		$	—

See “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements” for further information regarding these scenarios and calculations.

Conditions to Closing of the Merger

General Conditions

Both Trio’s and SAE’s obligations to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement are conditioned upon, among other things:

In addition, each of Trio’s and SAE’s obligations to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement are conditioned upon, among other things:

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SAE’s Conditions to Closing

The obligations of SAE to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement also are conditioned upon, among other things:

Trio’s Conditions to Closing

The obligations of Trio to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement also are conditioned upon each of the following, among other things:

Waiver

If permitted under applicable law, either SAE or Trio may, in writing, waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties made to such party contained in the merger agreement or in any document delivered pursuant to the merger agreement, and waive compliance with any agreements or conditions for the benefit of itself contained in the merger agreement or in any document delivered pursuant to the merger agreement. The conditions applicable to both Trio and SAE’s obligations may only be waived by mutual

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agreement of both parties. The condition that holders of no more than 5,620,823 of the public shares have exercised their right to convert their public shares into cash may not be waived. Trio cannot assure you that all of the conditions will be satisfied or waived.

At any time prior to the closing, either SAE or Trio may, in writing, to the extent legally allowed, extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the other parties to the merger agreement.

The existence of the financial and personal interests of the directors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of one or more of them between what he may believe is best for Trio and what he may believe is best for himself in determining whether or not to grant a waiver in a specific situation.

Termination

The merger agreement may be terminated at any time, but not later than the closing, as follows:

Effect of Termination

In the event of proper termination by either Trio or SAE, the merger agreement will be of no further force or effect and the merger will be abandoned, except that:

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Fees and Expenses

All fees and expenses incurred in connection with the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby will be paid by the party incurring such expenses whether or not the merger is consummated; provided, however, that SAE has agreed to pay for all of the required filing fees with respect to the notifications required under the HSR Act.

Confidentiality; Access to Information

Trio and SAE will afford to the other party and its financial advisors, accountants, counsel and other representatives reasonable access during normal business hours, upon reasonable notice, to all of their respective properties, books, records and personnel during the period prior to the closing to obtain all information concerning the business, including the status of business development efforts, properties, results of operations and personnel, as each party may reasonably request. Trio and SAE will maintain in confidence any non-public information received from the other party, and use such non-public information only for purposes of consummating the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.

Amendments

The merger agreement may be amended by the parties thereto at any time prior to the closing of the merger by execution of an instrument in writing signed on behalf of each of the parties. After the closing, the agreement may be amended only with the consent of a committee to be appointed to act on behalf of Trio by the board of directors of Trio prior to the closing.

First Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization

Effective as of May 23, 2013, the parties to the merger agreement entered into a First Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. The first amendment addresses certain mechanics of the timing of the closing of the merger, and also clarifies that any merger consideration that is to be paid to holders of SAE derivative securities, such as the exchangeable shares and the warrants, and to the holders of any restricted stock that have not yet vested, will be held by an escrow agent with voting rights granted to the seller representative under the merger agreement until such securities are converted, exercised or vested. To the extent such securities do not vest or are not converted or exercised, the merger consideration otherwise payable to the holders of such securities will be allocated pro rata among the other holders of SAE shares and SAE derivative securities.

Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction

The merger agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the state of Delaware, regardless of the law that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of the conflicts of laws of Delaware. Each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any federal or state court located in the county of New York in the state of New York in respect of any action, suit or proceeding arising in connection with the merger agreement, and agrees that any action, suit or proceeding may be brought only in such court.

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Trio is providing the following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information to aid you in your analysis of the financial aspects of the merger.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet combines the unaudited condensed consolidated historical balance sheet of SAE as of March 31, 2013 with the unaudited condensed historical balance sheet of Trio as of March 31, 2013, giving effect to the merger as if it had been consummated as of that date.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined income statement for the three months ended March 31, 2013 combines the unaudited historical consolidated statement of income of SAE for the three months ended March 31, 2013 with the unaudited historical statement of operations of Trio for the three months ended March 31, 2013, giving effect to the merger as if it had occurred on January 1, 2013.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined income statement for the year ended December 31, 2012 combines the audited historical consolidated statement of income of SAE for the year ended December 31, 2012 with the audited historical statement of operations of Trio for the year ended December 31, 2012, giving effect to the merger as if it had occurred on January 1, 2012.

The historical financial information has been adjusted to give effect to pro forma events that are related and/or directly attributable to the merger, are factually supportable and are expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results. The adjustments presented on the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been identified and presented to provide relevant information necessary for an accurate understanding of the combined company upon consummation of the merger.

The historical financial information of SAE was derived from the unaudited consolidated financial statements of SAE for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and audited consolidated financial statements of SAE for the year ended December 31, 2012 included elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement. The historical financial information of Trio was derived from the unaudited financial statements of Trio for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and audited financial statements of Trio for the year ended December 31, 2012 included elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement. This information should be read together with SAE’s and Trio’s audited financial statements and related notes, “SAE’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Other Information Related to Trio — Trio’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and other financial information included elsewhere in this proxy statement/information statement.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is for illustrative purposes only. The financial results may have been different had the companies always been combined. You should not rely on the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information as being indicative of the historical results that would have been achieved had the companies always been combined or the future results that the combined company will experience. SAE and Trio have not had any historical relationship prior to the merger. Accordingly, no pro forma adjustments were required to eliminate activities between the companies.

In the merger, the SAE common stockholders, on a fully-diluted basis, will receive in the aggregate 6,448,413 shares of Trio common stock at the closing of the merger (except to the extent the SAE stockholders exercise appraisal rights). As a result of the merger, assuming that no stockholders of Trio elect to convert their shares into cash as permitted by Trio’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation and that no stockholders of SAE exercise appraisal rights, the SAE common stockholders, on a fully-diluted basis, will own approximately 44.8% of the shares of Trio common stock to be outstanding immediately after the merger, and the other Trio stockholders will own approximately 55.2% of Trio’s outstanding shares of common stock, based on the Trio shares of common stock outstanding as of May 14, 2013. If 5,620,823 of the public shares are converted into cash, in the unlikely event the merger is consummated, the SAE common stockholders will own approximately 73.5% and the other Trio stockholders will own approximately 26.5% of the shares of Trio common stock to be outstanding immediately after the merger. All of these percentages assume that the underwriters’ options have been exchanged for 100,000 shares of Trio’s common stock, that none of the SAE stockholders exercises appraisal rights and that all of the holders of currently outstanding SAE derivative securities exercise or exchange such securities immediately prior to the merger.

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Additionally, the merger agreement also provides for the SAE common stockholders to receive up to an additional 992,064 shares of Trio common stock, contingent upon the combined company attaining specified adjusted EBITDA targets in the fiscal years ending December 31, 2013 and/or 2014. Such payments are referred to in the merger agreement as “EBITDA Shares.” The following table sets forth the targets and the contingent shares issuable to the SAE common stockholders:

		Adjusted EBITDA Target								Additional Share Range
		Minimum				Maximum				Minimum				Maximum
Fiscal year ending December 31, 2013		$	46,000,000			$	50,000,000				248,016				496,032
Fiscal year ending December 31, 2014		$	52,000,000			$	56,000,000				248,016				496,032