Pono Capital Corp (Nasdaq: PONO) announced an extension of its merger agreement with AERWINS Technologies, Inc. by increasing the time to finalize the business combination from November 11, 2022, to February 13, 2023.
This extension is supported by a deposit of $575,000 from both Mehana Capital LLC and AERWINS into the Company’s trust account, equating to $0.10 per public share. The transaction details will be disclosed in a forthcoming Form S-4 registration statement to be filed with the SEC.
Pono Capital Corp (NASDAQ: PONO, PONOU, PONOW) has announced a merger with AERWINS Technologies Inc., valuing AERWINS at $600 million. This transaction is expected to create a combined pro forma equity value of approximately $750 million. The merger aims to enhance AERWINS' air mobility platform, facilitating global expansion and production capacity growth. The deal is projected to close between Q4 2022 and Q1 2023, with AERWINS anticipated to be listed on NASDAQ under ‘AWIN’ and ‘AWINW’. Current AERWINS shareholders will hold around 80% of the combined entity.
Pono Capital Corp (Nasdaq: PONO) has received a deposit of $1,150,000 from Mehana Capital LLC, extending its deadline to finalize a business combination by three months. The new deadline is now November 11, 2022. This extension allows public stockholders to benefit from an additional time frame to explore potential merger opportunities. The $0.10 per public share deposit enhances the company's trust account for its investors.
Pono Capital Corp (NASDAQ: PONO) has officially terminated its merger agreement with Benuvia, Inc. This decision was reached through mutual consent, prompting Pono to pursue other business combination opportunities. Pono, a special purpose acquisition company, previously raised $116 million in its IPO, focusing on acquiring businesses that drive technological innovations, particularly in financial services. The company continues to be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbols PONOU, PONO, and PONOW.