FLYHT Enters Into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Firan Technology Group
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FLYHT Aerospace Solutions (TSXV:FLY)(OTCQX:FLYLF) has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Firan Technology Group (TSX:FTG)(OTCQX:FTGFF) in a cash and share transaction valued at approximately CAD$13.2 million. The transaction offers FLYHT shareholders a 41% premium to the closing price on October 21, 2024. Shareholders can elect to receive cash, FTG shares, or a combination, subject to pro-ration. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2024, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
The acquisition aims to accelerate FLYHT's growth, particularly in commercializing its AFIRS Edge product line. It aligns with FTG's strategic objectives to increase aftermarket sales in commercial aerospace and expand its relationship with Airbus. FLYHT's board unanimously recommends shareholders vote in favor of the transaction, supported by a fairness opinion from KSV Advisory Inc.
Positive
- 41% premium offered to FLYHT shareholders
- Transaction valued at approximately CAD$13.2 million
- Potential for accelerated growth and product commercialization
- Alignment with FTG's strategic objectives in aerospace market
- Unanimous board recommendation in favor of the transaction
- 24% of shareholders already committed to voting in favor
Negative
- Potential delisting of FLYHT shares from TSX Venture Exchange
- Transaction subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals
- Maximum aggregate cash consideration to CAD$4.3 million
FLYHT Shareholders Entitled to Elect Cash or FTG Shares, Subject to Pro-ration, at a
Transaction Will Allow FLYHT Shareholders to Participate in Significant Potential Future Upside with Profitable Scaled Entity and Positions FLYHT to Accelerate Commercialization of AFIRS Edge
CALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / October 21, 2024 / FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. ("FLYHT") (TSXV:FLY)(OTCQX:FLYLF) today announced that it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the "Agreement") to be acquired by Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX:FTG)(OTCQX:FTGFF) ("FTG"), a global corporation providing solutions for aerospace and defense electronic products and sub-systems, in a cash and share transaction valued at approximately CAD
Under the Arrangement, FLYHT shareholders may elect to receive, for each common share of FLYHT held (a "Common Share") (i) CAD
The Consideration implies a price of CAD
The Transaction is subject to receipt of FLYHT shareholder and court approvals, any required regulatory approvals and consents, and customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024. Completion of the Transaction is not subject to any financing condition. Upon the completion of the Transaction, FLYHT will become a wholly owned subsidiary of FTG.
Further details on the Transaction, the consideration and other related matters will be included in the management information circular to be mailed to FLYHT shareholders in connection with the special meeting of FLYHT shareholders to be held to approve the Arrangement.
"Today marks a milestone for FLYHT as we join forces with one of the world's leading suppliers of aerospace and defense electronic products," said Mary McMillan, Interim CEO and Executive Chairman of FLYHT. "Our team has done an excellent job of developing the AFIRS Edge product line, the industry's first 5G compatible wireless QAR (WQAR) and aircraft interface device (AID), while meeting our existing customers' continued needs for high reliability satcom solutions and software applications. We look forward to the accelerated growth opportunities enabled by the combination of our two companies."
Added McMillan, "This transaction follows a strategic process that has been overseen and approved by the Board of Directors. With this transaction, we are pleased to deliver value to our dedicated stockholders, find a well-aligned company culture for our valuable people, and position FLYHT to embark on its next phase of growth as part of an industry-leading corporation."
Brad Bourne, CEO of FTG, said, "We're thrilled to partner with the FLYHT team to keep building on the strong portfolio of aftermarket 5G avionics and weather solutions they've created for the commercial aviation industry. FLYHT is tightly aligned with our corporate development strategic objectives including dramatically increasing FTG's aftermarket sales in the commercial aerospace market and increasing our exposure with Airbus as the FLYHT designed Satcom product is a factory option on all Airbus aircraft. The FLYHT product portfolio is already used by some of the world's most respected airlines and national weather agencies to meet the communications and environmental challenges they are facing today. Our shared vision, coupled with FTG's experienced leadership, operational excellence, financial strength, and scaled platform, will support FLYHT to accelerate its growth initiatives and better serve its customers during this exciting next chapter for the company. We see an extensive runway ahead for product innovation and profitable growth for our combined teams."
Recommendation of the FLYHT Board of Directors
After careful consideration of, among other things, the recommendations and reasons of the special committee of FLYHT's board of directors, the fairness opinion, the advice of legal and financial advisors, and such other matters as it considered relevant, FLYHT's board of directors has unanimously concluded that the Transaction is in the best interests of FLYHT and recommends that FLYHT shareholders vote in favor of the Transaction. KSV Advisory Inc. ("KSV"), independent financial advisor to FLYHT's board of directors, has delivered a fairness opinion to FLYHT's board of directors stating that, as of the date thereof and, based upon and subject to the assumptions, qualifications, and limitations stated in such opinion and such other matters KSV considered relevant, the consideration to be received under the Arrangement by shareholders of FLYHT is fair, from a financial point of view, to the FLYHT shareholders.
Pursuant to its engagement letter with FLYHT's board of directors, KSV will receive a fee for the delivery of the fairness opinion. No fees payable to KSV are contingent on the conclusions reached in the fairness opinion or on the outcome of the Transaction.
FLYHT Shareholder Support
Shareholders holding Common Shares representing approximately
Further Transaction Details
The Transaction is structured as an arrangement under the CanadaBusiness Corporations Act and will require the approval of 66 2/
The Agreement includes customary provisions relating to deal-protection provisions, including a non-solicitation covenant on the part of FLYHT and a right for FTG to match any Superior Proposal (as defined in the Agreement). FLYHT has also agreed to pay a fee to FTG upon the termination of the Agreement in certain circumstances.
Further details regarding the terms of the Transaction are set out in the Agreement, which will be publicly filed by FLYHT under its company profile on SEDAR+. Additional information regarding the terms of the Agreement and the background of the Transaction will be provided in the information circular for the Special Meeting, which FLYHT expects to mail in November 2024.
Advisors
KSV Advisory Inc. is acting as independent financial advisor to FLYHT's board of directors. B. Riley Securities, Inc. is acting as financial advisor and Tingle Merrett LLP is acting as legal advisor to FLYHT in connection with the Transaction. Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is acting as legal advisors to FTG in connection with the Transaction.
About FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.
FLYHT provides airlines with Actionable Intelligence to transform operational insight into immediate, quantifiable action, and delivers industry leading solutions to improve aviation safety, efficiency, and profitability. This unique capability is driven by a suite of patented aircraft certified hardware products, AFIRS™. Solutions include an aircraft satcom/interface device that enables cockpit voice communications, the transmission of aircraft data both inflight via satellite and post-flight via 5G, real-time aircraft state and fleet status analysis, and preventative maintenance solutions. FLYHT's hardware products can also be interfaced with FLYHT's proprietary relative humidity sensors to deliver airborne weather and humidity data in real-time. FLYHT is headquartered in Calgary, Canada, and is an AS9100 Quality registered company. For more information, visit www.flyht.com.
About Firan Technology Group Corporation
FTG is an aerospace and defence electronics product and subsystem supplier to customers around the globe. FTG has two operating units:
FTG Circuits is a manufacturer of high technology, high reliability printed circuit boards. Our customers are leaders in the aviation, defence, and high technology industries. FTG Circuits has operations in Toronto, Ontario, Chatsworth, California, Fredericksburg, Virginia, Minnetonka, Minnesota, Haverhill, Massachusetts and a joint venture in Tianjin, China.
FTG Aerospace manufactures and repairs illuminated cockpit panels, keyboards and electronic assemblies for original equipment manufacturers of aerospace and defence equipment. FTG Aerospace has operations in Toronto, Ontario, Chatsworth, California, and Tianjin, China.
FTG's common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FTG.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Except for statements of historical fact, this news release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law. Forward-looking information is frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Although FLYHT believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. FLYHT cannot guarantee future results, performance, or achievements. Consequently, there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking information.
Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are founded on the basis of expectations, assumptions and hypotheses made by the Company, including, but not limited to projected revenues. Such forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information. Some of the risks and other factors that could cause the results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking information include but are not limited to global economic conditions; industry conditions, and supply chain delays. Readers are cautioned that this list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive.
The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. FLYHT undertakes no duty to update any of the forward-looking information to conform such information to actual results or to changes in our expectations except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
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SOURCE: FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.
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