Pono Capital Three, a special purpose acquisition company, has announced the execution of a definitive Business Combination Agreement with Robinson Aircraft Ltd, a British Columbia company doing business as Horizon Aircraft.
According to the press release “The transaction values Horizon Aircraft at USD96 million, which is expected to result in a combined pro forma equity value of approximately USD216 million before expenses, assuming no redemptions in the Business Combination. A Forward Purchase Agreement with Meteora Capital will be utilised in this transaction. The cash proceeds raised in the transaction, after any redemptions and payment of transaction expenses, are anticipated to be used for the further development of the Cavorite X7, Horizon Aircraft’s flagship hybrid electric eVTOL, and for general company operating purposes.”
“Our unique hybrid electric VTOL concept is based on patented ducted fan-in-wing technology that allows our aircraft to fly faster, farther, and carry more payload than many of our competitors,” said Brandon Robinson, CEO of Horizon Aircraft.
“Horizon Aircraft’s hybrid electric eVTOL flies 98% of its mission exactly like a normal aircraft and can recharge itself during flight or after its mission,” said Davin Kazama, CEO of Pono. “In addition to obvious performance and safety benefits, this should also simplify the certification process.”
The press release further states that “the boards of directors of Horizon Aircraft and Pono have unanimously approved the Business Combination Agreement and the proposed transactions. The closing of the Business Combination and related transactions are subject to approval by Pono stockholders and Horizon Aircraft’s shareholders, and are also subject to other customary closing conditions. It is currently expected that the transaction will close in the fourth quarter of 2023 or the first quarter of 2024, assuming such closing conditions are met.”
For more information
https://www.horizonaircraft.com/
(Image: Horizon Aircraft)
