XCF Global Signs Indication of Intent to Acquire West Coast Renewable Fuel Business as it Seeks to Further Vertically Integrate and Build Scale in the SAF and Renewable Fuels Market

Rhea-AI Summary

XCF Global (NASDAQ:SAFX) has signed an exclusive, non-binding Indication of Intent (IOI) to acquire a western U.S.-based renewable fuels infrastructure company. The transaction involves XCF issuing Class A Common Stock and assuming certain debt obligations from the target company.

The strategic acquisition aims to enhance XCF's vertical integration in the Synthetic Aviation Fuel (SAF) market by adding critical infrastructure including feedstock processing, pretreatment facilities, and logistics capabilities. The deal would provide XCF with maritime port access and direct reach into California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) markets.

The parties have entered a 20-business day exclusive negotiation period for due diligence and offer negotiation. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, regulatory approvals, and board approvals.

Positive

• Acquisition expected to be accretive to combined post-transaction equity valuation
• Adds strategic maritime port infrastructure for domestic and international logistics
• Provides direct access to lucrative California LCFS markets
• Expected to reduce production costs and improve margins through vertical integration
• Unlocks new revenue streams through strategic feedstock sales
• Enhances feedstock security and processing capabilities

Negative

• Transaction requires assumption of target company's debt obligations
• Deal is non-binding and subject to due diligence and approvals
• Final valuation and share issuance terms not yet determined

Insights

Renewable Energy M&A Specialist

XCF Global's intended acquisition strengthens vertical integration, expands West Coast market access, and should improve margins through feedstock control.

XCF Global has signed a non-binding Indication of Intent (IOI) to acquire a West Coast renewable fuels infrastructure and feedstock solutions company. This strategic move aligns with XCF's vision to become a fully integrated SAF (Synthetic Aviation Fuel) platform serving both U.S. and global markets.

The proposed transaction has several compelling strategic elements:

• Vertical integration through feedstock processing capabilities including pretreatment and used cooking oil processing
• Enhanced logistics infrastructure with marine, truck, and rail access
• Expanded access to the lucrative California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) markets
• Potential for reduced production costs and improved margins through supply chain optimization

The deal structure involves XCF issuing Class A Common Stock to the target's shareholders and assuming certain debt obligations. XCF expects the addition to be accretive to the combined post-transaction equity valuation.

What makes this particularly significant is how it addresses several critical challenges in the renewable fuels sector. Feedstock access and quality are major bottlenecks in SAF production - this acquisition would give XCF greater control over its supply chain, potentially lowering costs while ensuring consistent feedstock quality.

The West Coast market access is especially valuable given California's aggressive carbon reduction targets and premium pricing for low-carbon fuels. This geographical expansion complements XCF's existing operations and recent international expansion initiatives in Australia.

While the transaction remains subject to a 20-day exclusive negotiation period, due diligence, and regulatory approvals, this represents a meaningful step in XCF's strategy to build scale and competitive advantage in the rapidly growing SAF market.

• Parties negotiating terms of definitive agreement

• Supports XCF's plan to become the leading fully integrated public SAF and renewable fuels platform serving U.S. and global demand

• Adds feedstock access, blending, and logistics infrastructure which furthers XCF's vertically integrated model and is expected to reduce production costs and improve margins

• Deepens the reach of XCF's renewable fuels platform into lucrative West Coast low-carbon fuel markets

• Potential to unlock new revenue streams through strategic feedstock sales

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") (Nasdaq:SAFX), a key player in decarbonizing the aviation industry through Synthetic Aviation Fuel ("SAF") today announces it has signed an exclusive, non-binding Indication of Intent (IOI) with a renewable fuels infrastructure and feedstock solutions company based in the western United States ("Target").

Under the terms of the IOI, XCF intends to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity interests in the Target. In consideration, XCF will issue shares of its Class A Common Stock to Target's shareholders. Adding the Target assets to XCF's portfolio is expected to be accretive to the combined post-transaction equity valuation as part of its projected growth profile.

The final valuation to be used in determining the shares of XCF Class A Common Stock to be issued in the transaction will be subject to confirmatory due diligence by XCF and its advisors. As part of the definitive agreement, XCF would assume certain debt obligations and issue shares of its Class A Common Stock to Target's shareholders.

The proposed transaction, if completed, would represent a significant expansion of XCF's infrastructure and logistics capabilities, and an important step toward vertical integration that is expected to unlock meaningful operational and financial benefits both immediately and going forward. XCF intends to integrate and leverage Target's pretreatment, feedstock, and logistics infrastructure, including marine, truck, and rail access, and advantageous proximity to major transportation networks serving high-demand SAF markets.

Strategic Highlights

The transaction would advance several key goals of XCF's long-term strategy:

• Increased visibility on feedstocks and security of high-purity feedstock pretreatment capabilities

• Expand reach and help maximize supply optionality into the U.S. West Coast and California LCFS markets

• Improve vertical integration to reduce production costs and increase margins

• Add scalable assets that support international licensing and growth

• Enhance optionality around future commercial partnerships

Mihir Dange, Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair of XCF Global said:

"This IOI signals continued execution of our growth strategy to build a fully integrated, Nasdaq-listed SAF and renewable fuels platform. This transaction adds feedstock processing capabilities, logistics advantages, and deeper access to key West Coast markets. Through this proposed acquisition, XCF advances its mission of building a scalable, capital-efficient platform for clean fuel production across North America."

A Transformational Opportunity for Scale and Reach

XCF is rapidly building the foundation for a vertically integrated, scalable SAF and renewable fuels platform with global reach. In addition to its U.S. production facility, XCF has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand its SAF platform into Australia and is in early-stage discussions with potential partners for other international infrastructure development projects.

The proposed transaction would add:

• Strategic access to maritime port infrastructure facilitating both domestic and international logistics

• Direct reach into California LCFS markets and high growth international airports across the state

• Critical feedstock processing capabilities including pretreatment, UCO processing, and feedstock blending that can be integrated into XCF's renewable fuels platform or used to create new revenue streams

• Complementary infrastructure to reduce logistics costs and support credit generation

Path Forward

The IOI sets out a 20-business day exclusive negotiation period, during which XCF and Target will complete confirmatory diligence and negotiate an offer. The proposed transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, confirmatory diligence, and regulatory and board approvals.

"There's never been more demand for real, scalable renewable fuels solutions," added Dange. "This combination would allow us to expand our footprint, control our feedstock pipeline, and create value at every step of the supply chain - from raw materials to fuels."

Definitive agreements are expected to be completed in the coming months, with legal, technical, and commercial diligence already underway. However, there can be no assurance that the parties will enter into definitive agreements in a timely manner or at all, or, if definitive agreements are reached, that the terms will be consistent with the terms outlined in the IOI.

About XCF Global, Inc.

XCF Global, Inc. is a pioneering synthetic aviation fuel company dedicated to accelerating the aviation industry's transition to net-zero emissions. XCF is developing and operating state-of-the-art clean fuel SAF production facilities engineered to the highest levels of compliance, reliability, and quality. The company is actively building partnerships across the energy and transportation sectors to accelerate the adoption of SAF on a global scale. XCF is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market and trades under the ticker, SAFX. Current outstanding shares: ~149.3 million; <20% free float (as of 28 July 2025).

To learn more, visit www.xcf.global.

Contacts

XCF Global:
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Media:
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Forward Looking Statements

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These forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding XCF Global's expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the recently completed business combination with Focus Impact BHC Acquisition Company (the "Business Combination"), estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics, and projections of market opportunity and market share, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by XCF Global and its management, are inherently uncertain and subject to material change. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political, and legal conditions; (2) unexpected increases in XCF Global's expenses resulting from potential inflationary pressures and rising interest rates, including manufacturing and operating expenses and interest expenses; (3) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of negotiations and any agreements with regard to XCF Global's offtake arrangements; (4) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties to the Business Combination or others; (5) XCF Global's ability to meet Nasdaq's continued listing standards; (6) XCF Global's ability to integrate the operations of New Rise and implement its business plan on its anticipated timeline; (7) XCF Global's ability to raise financing in the future and the terms of any such financing; (8) the New Rise Reno production facility's ability to produce the anticipated quantities of SAF without interruption or material changes to the SAF production process; (9) XCF Global's ability to resolve current disputes between its New Rise subsidiary and its landlord with respect to the ground lease for the New Rise Reno facility; (10) XCF Global's ability to resolve current disputes between its New Rise subsidiary and its primary lender with respect to loans outstanding that were used in the development of the New Rise Reno facility; (11) costs related to the Business Combination and the New Rise acquisitions; (12) the risk of disruption to the current plans and operations of XCF Global as a result of the consummation of the Business Combination; (13) XCF Global's ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination and the New Rise acquisitions, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of XCF Global to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (14) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (15) risks related to extensive regulation, compliance obligations and rigorous enforcement by federal, state, and non-U.S. governmental authorities; (16) the possibility that XCF Global may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (17) the availability of tax credits and other federal, state or local government support; (18) risks relating to XCF Global's and New Rise's key intellectual property rights; (19) the risk that XCF Global's reporting and compliance obligations as a publicly-traded company divert management resources from business operations; (20) the effects of increased costs associated with operating as a public company; and (21) various factors beyond management's control, including general economic conditions and other risks, uncertainties and factors set forth in XCF Global's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including the final proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Business Combination filed with the SEC on February 6, 2025, this Press Release and other filings XCF Global makes with the SEC in the future. If any of the risks actually occur, either alone or in combination with other events or circumstances, or XCF Global's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that XCF Global does not presently know or that it currently believes are not material that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect XCF Global's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this Press Release. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing XCF Global's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this Press Release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. While XCF Global may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, XCF Global specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

SOURCE: XCF Global, Inc.

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FAQ

What is XCF Global (SAFX) acquiring in its latest announcement?

XCF Global is acquiring a western U.S.-based renewable fuels infrastructure and feedstock solutions company, adding feedstock processing capabilities, logistics infrastructure, and access to West Coast markets.

How will XCF Global pay for the West Coast renewable fuel acquisition?

XCF Global will issue shares of its Class A Common Stock to the target company's shareholders and assume certain debt obligations. The final valuation is subject to due diligence.

What are the strategic benefits of XCF Global's planned West Coast acquisition?

The acquisition will provide feedstock security, improved margins through vertical integration, access to California LCFS markets, maritime logistics infrastructure, and new revenue opportunities through feedstock sales.

When will XCF Global complete the West Coast renewable fuels acquisition?

The parties have a 20-business day exclusive negotiation period, with definitive agreements expected in the coming months, subject to due diligence, regulatory and board approvals.

How will this acquisition impact XCF Global's SAF production costs?

The acquisition is expected to reduce production costs and improve margins through vertical integration, enhanced logistics capabilities, and feedstock processing infrastructure.