AI TRANSPORTATION ACQUISITION CORP ANNOUNCES TERMINATION OF BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN METALS LLC

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AI Transportation Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: AITR) has announced the termination of its business combination agreement with American Metals The agreement, initially entered on June 28, 2024, involved Electrified Materials , AITR Merger Sub 1 Corp, AITR Merger Sub 2 Corp, and American Metals The termination notice was delivered on November 27, 2024, and became effective immediately. AITR and its sponsor are now seeking alternative business combination opportunities.

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• Termination of planned business combination agreement
• Need to seek alternative business combination targets
• Potential delay in completing initial business combination

Insights

Financial Analyst

The termination of the SPAC merger deal between AI Transportation Acquisition Corp and American Metals represents a significant setback for both entities. SPACs typically have a timeframe to complete a business combination and this termination puts pressure on AITR to find a new target before their deadline. For AITR shareholders, this development creates uncertainty about the SPAC's future and potential return on investment.

The termination, triggered under Section 10.1(e) of the Business Combination Agreement, suggests possible issues with deal terms, due diligence findings, or market conditions that made the merger unfeasible. With AITR's $83.3M market cap, the trust value may be at risk if a new suitable target isn't identified and merged within the SPAC's lifecycle. Investors should monitor the SPAC's next moves and potential redemption opportunities closely.

New York, Nov. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI Transportation Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: AITR), a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of acquiring or merging with one or more businesses, today announced that its business combination agreement with American Metals LLC has been terminated.

As previously announced, on June 28, 2024, AI Transportation Acquisition Corp (“AITR”) a Cayman Islands exempted company, entered into a Business Combination Agreement (the "BCA"), by and among Electrified Materials Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Pubco”), AITR Merger Sub 1 Corp, a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco (“Merger Sub 1”), AITR Merger Sub 2 Corp, a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco (“Merger Sub 2”), and American Metals LLC, an Indiana limited liability company (the “Company”). On November 27, 2024, AITR delivered to the Company a notice of termination of the BCA pursuant to Section 10.1(e) thereof, effective the same day.

AITR and its sponsor intend to seek alternative ways to consummate an initial business combination.

About AI Transportation Acquisition Corp

AI Transportation Acquisition Corp (AITR) is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. AITR is sponsored by AI Transportation Corp, a British Virgin Islands company (Sponsor). AITR has not selected a replacement business combination target. While AITR may pursue a target in any industry, section or geography, it intends to focus the search for a target business in the transportation field, including but not limited to logistics, new energy vehicles, smart parking, on-board chips and AI algorithms, automotive services and related areas of intelligent transportation. AITR is led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yongjin Chen.

Non-Solicitation

This press release is for informational purposes and is not intended and does not constitute a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the potential transaction and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer or invitation for the sale or purchase of the securities, assets or the business of AI Transportation Acquisition Corp, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be deemed to be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Contact:

AI Transportation Acquisition Corp
Mr. Yongjin Chen
Chief Executive Officer
10 East 53rd Street, Suite 3001
New York, NY 10022
Email: chenyongjin@ds-cap.com

FAQ

Why did AITR terminate its business combination agreement with American Metals ?

According to the press release, AITR delivered a termination notice pursuant to Section 10.1(e) of the Business Combination Agreement on November 27, 2024, but specific reasons for the termination were not disclosed.

When was the original business combination agreement between AITR and American Metals signed?

The original Business Combination Agreement was entered into on June 28, 2024.

What are AITR's plans following the termination of the American Metals deal?

AITR and its sponsor intend to seek alternative ways to consummate an initial business combination.

Which companies were involved in the terminated AITR business combination agreement?

The agreement involved AI Transportation Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: AITR), Electrified Materials , AITR Merger Sub 1 Corp, AITR Merger Sub 2 Corp, and American Metals