Phoenix Motor Announces $6 Million Loan Financing Agreement to Support Expansion and Production Growth
Rhea-AI Summary
Phoenix Motor (NASDAQ:PEV) has secured a $6 million loan financing agreement with J.J. Astor & Co. to support expansion and production growth. The funding will be provided in two tranches: an initial $4 million followed by an additional $2 million upon approval through senior secured convertible promissory notes.
The financing will enable Phoenix Motor to scale production and fulfill pending orders for electric transit buses, strengthening its position in the zero-emission transportation market. The company aims to meet growing demand from transit agencies, municipalities, and corporate fleets.
According to market projections, the commercial electric vehicle sector is expected to grow at a 26.4% CAGR, reaching $55.9 billion by 2029.
Positive
- Secured $6 million in new financing to support production expansion
- Has pending orders for electric transit buses awaiting fulfillment
- Operating in a high-growth market with 26.4% projected CAGR
Negative
- Taking on additional debt through convertible notes
- Second tranche of $2 million subject to approval conditions
- Potential shareholder dilution due to convertible nature of the notes
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, PEV declined 12.70%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
ANAHEIM, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2025 / Phoenix Motor Inc. (NASDAQ:PEV), a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and electrification solutions provider for medium-duty vehicles, today announced it has secured a
"We are pleased to secure this strategic financing which will enable us to ramp up production and fulfill key transit bus orders," said Denton Peng, CEO of Phoenix Motor. "As the demand for electric commercial vehicles continues to grow, this investment strengthens our position in the market and supports our mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable transportation. We appreciate the confidence J.J. Astor & Co. has shown in our business and look forward to executing on our growth plans."
Under the agreement, J.J. Astor & Co. will provide up to
The commercial electric vehicle market is projected to grow at a
About Phoenix Motor Inc.
Phoenix Motor, a pioneer in the electric vehicle ("EV") industry, designs, builds, and integrates electric drive systems and manufactures heavy duty transit buses and medium and light duty commercial EVs. Phoenix operates two primary brands, "Phoenix", which is focused on commercial products including heavy and medium duty EVs (transit buses, shuttle buses, school buses and delivery trucks, among others) and "EdisonFuture", which intends to offer light-duty EVs. Phoenix endeavors to be a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of electric vehicles and electric vehicle technologies. To learn more, please visit: phoenixev.ai.
About J.J. Astor & Co.
J.J. Astor & Co. is a lending platform providing short-term bridge lending to growth-oriented companies in the lower middle market. Loan facilities range from
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contact: IR@phoenixev.ai
Dave Gentry, CEO RedChip Companies, Inc. 1-407-644-4256 PEV@redchip.com
SOURCE: Phoenix Motor Inc.
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