HNR Acquisition Corp Extends Timing for Initial Business Combination

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HNR Acquisition Corp (NYSE: HNRA) announced an extension for its initial business combination deadline from February 15, 2023 to May 15, 2023. This decision follows a notice from HNRAC Sponsors LLC, the Company’s Sponsor, to provide additional time for finding a suitable business target. To facilitate this extension, a total of $862,500, equivalent to $0.10 per public share, was deposited into the trust account. HNR Acquisition Corp operates as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) focused on mergers and acquisitions.

Positive

• Extension of the business combination period enhances the chance to identify a suitable merger target.
• Sponsor's timely deposit of $862,500 indicates commitment and support for the company's goals.

Negative

• The need for an extension may signal difficulties in identifying a target within the original timeline.

News Market Reaction – HNRA

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HOUSTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HNR Acquisition Corp (the "Company") (NYSE: HNRA) today announced that, on February 5, 2023, it has received notice from HNRAC Sponsors LLC (the "Sponsor") of its intention to extend the period of time by which the Company must complete its initial business combination from February 15, 2023 to May 15, 2023. The Company also announced that, on February 8, 2023, in accordance with the Company's Certificate of Incorporation, the Sponsor's designee has timely deposited into trust account an aggregate of $862,500, representing $0.10 per public share of the Company, in order to effect such extension.

About HNR Acquisition Corp

HNR Acquisition Corp is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is expected, including the funding of the Trust Account to further extend the period for the Company to consummate an initial business combination, if needed. Words such as "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "seeks," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "should" and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future results, based on currently available information and reflect the Company's management's current beliefs. A number of factors could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events and results discussed in the forward-looking statements. In addition, please refer to the Risk Factors section of the Company's Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for additional information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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SOURCE HNR Acquisition Corp

FAQ

What does the extension of the business combination deadline mean for HNRA?

It allows HNR Acquisition Corp more time to identify and complete a viable business combination.

How much money was deposited to extend the deadline for HNRA?

A total of $862,500 was deposited into the trust account to support the extension.

Who is behind the deadline extension for HNRA?

The extension was initiated by HNRAC Sponsors LLC, the Company's Sponsor.

What is the new deadline for HNRA's initial business combination?

The new deadline is set for May 15, 2023.