Eve Air Mobility Announces $94M New Equity to Support eVTOL Development
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Eve Air Mobility (NYSE: EVEX) announced $94 million in new equity financing from multiple investors, including strategic industrial companies like Embraer and Nidec. The funds will support the development and manufacturing of Eve's electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This financing involves issuing 23.5 million new shares at $4.00 per share, along with warrants. The company aims to use the proceeds for ongoing development, bolstered by existing cash and credit lines. Eve holds the industry's largest pre-order book of 2,900 aircraft and is advancing its first full-scale eVTOL prototype. The equity funding is expected to close in the coming weeks, pending customary conditions. Further details are in Eve's Form 8-K filed with the SEC.
Positive
- Eve Air Mobility secured $94 million in new equity financing.
- The funding includes participation from strategic industrial companies such as Embraer and Nidec.
- Eve has the industry's largest pre-order book with letters of intent for 2,900 aircraft.
- The company is completing assembly of its first full-scale eVTOL prototype.
Negative
- Issuance of 23.5 million new shares at $4.00 per share may lead to shareholder dilution.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, EVEX declined 19.01%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction.
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- New capital financing includes equity injection participation from large strategic industrial companies and diversified investors
- Net proceeds, along with existing cash and long-term credit lines, position company for future success
"We appreciate the confidence that these investors are placing in Eve. The new equity, along with existing cash and credit lines, ensures Eve is well positioned as we continue to build momentum and advance in the development and manufacturing of our eVTOL," said Eduardo Couto, chief financial officer at Eve Air Mobility. "With the industry's largest pre-order book with letters of intent for 2,900 aircraft and strong program development partners, Eve has continued to demonstrate the opportunity that our company presents for both strategic and financial investors."
The Company entered into agreements, dated as of June 28, 2024, for the issuance and sale of 23,500,000 new shares of the Company's common stock at a purchase price of
The equity funding is expected to close over the coming weeks, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Additional details regarding the equity funding is included in a Form 8-K filed by Eve with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
Eve's eVTOL aircraft utilizes eight dedicated propellers for vertical flight and fixed wings to fly in cruise, with no change in the position of these components during flight. The concept includes an electric pusher powered by dual electric motors that provide propulsion redundancy with the goal of ensuring the highest levels of performance and safety. While offering numerous advantages including lower cost of operation, fewer parts, optimized structures and systems, it has been developed to offer efficient thrust with low noise.
The company is completing assembly of its first full-scale eVTOL prototype which will be followed by a test campaign. Concurrently, Eve continues to develop a comprehensive portfolio of agnostic services and operations solutions, including Vector, a unique Urban Air Traffic Management software to optimize and scale Advanced Air Mobility operations worldwide.
The Company has engaged Bradesco BBI as its exclusive financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom as its legal advisor.
The securities being sold in the equity financing have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities.
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About Eve
Eve is dedicated to accelerating the Urban Air Mobility ecosystem. Benefitting from a start-up mindset, backed by Embraer S.A.'s more than 50-year history of aerospace expertise, and with a singular focus, Eve is taking a holistic approach to progressing the UAM ecosystem, with an advanced eVTOL project, a comprehensive global services and support network and a unique air traffic management solution. Since May 10, 2022, Eve has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares of common stock and public warrants trade under the tickers "EVEX" and "EVEXW." For more information, please visit www.eveairmobility.com.
Contacts:
Media: media@eveairmobility.com
Investors: investors@eveairmobility.com
Forward-Looking Statement Disclosure
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