Volato Group’s Proposed Acquisition Under Definitive Agreement, M2i Global Appoints Jon Najarian as a Senior Advisor
Volato Group (NYSE American: SOAR) and M2i Global (OTCQB: MTWO) announced the appointment of Jon Najarian as a Senior Advisor to M2i Global's Advisory Board. This strategic appointment follows the companies' June 12 merger agreement to create a dual-platform growth company focused on critical minerals infrastructure and aviation software.
Najarian, a former Chicago Bears linebacker turned successful trader and market analyst, brings extensive capital markets experience. He previously founded Mercury Trading (sold to Citadel) and co-founded optionMONSTER and tradeMONSTER (sold to E*Trade for $750 million). The appointment aligns with M2i Global's mission to develop a complete global value supply chain for critical minerals, reducing U.S. dependence on China.
Volato Group (NYSE American: SOAR) e M2i Global (OTCQB: MTWO) hanno annunciato la nomina di Jon Najarian come Senior Advisor del comitato consultivo di M2i Global. Questa mossa strategica segue l'accordo di fusione del 12 giugno tra le due società per creare un'azienda in crescita a doppia piattaforma, focalizzata sulle infrastrutture per le materie prime critiche e sul software per l'aviazione.
Najarian, ex linebacker dei Chicago Bears diventato poi trader e analista di mercato di successo, apporta un'ampia esperienza nei mercati dei capitali. In passato ha fondato Mercury Trading (ceduta a Citadel) e ha co-fondato optionMONSTER e tradeMONSTER (vendute a E*Trade per $750 million). La nomina è coerente con la missione di M2i Global di sviluppare una filiera globale completa per le materie prime critiche, riducendo la dipendenza degli Stati Uniti dalla Cina.
Volato Group (NYSE American: SOAR) y M2i Global (OTCQB: MTWO) anunciaron el nombramiento de Jon Najarian como Senior Advisor del Consejo Asesor de M2i Global. Este movimiento estratégico sigue al acuerdo de fusión del 12 de junio entre las compañías para crear una empresa de crecimiento con doble plataforma centrada en la infraestructura de minerales críticos y el software aeronáutico.
Najarian, ex linebacker de los Chicago Bears que se convirtió en trader y analista de mercado exitoso, aporta una amplia experiencia en los mercados de capital. Anteriormente fundó Mercury Trading (vendida a Citadel) y cofundó optionMONSTER y tradeMONSTER (vendidas a E*Trade por $750 million). El nombramiento está alineado con la misión de M2i Global de desarrollar una cadena de valor global completa para los minerales críticos, reduciendo la dependencia de EE. UU. respecto a China.
Volato Group (NYSE American: SOAR)와 M2i Global (OTCQB: MTWO)는 Jon Najarian을 M2i Global 자문위원회의 선임 고문(Senior Advisor)으로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 이 전략적 임명은 양사가 6월 12일 체결한 합병 계약에 따른 것으로, 핵심 광물 인프라와 항공 소프트웨어에 중점을 둔 이중 플랫폼 성장 기업을 만들기 위한 것입니다.
Najarian은 시카고 베어스의 전 라인배커 출신으로 성공적인 트레이더이자 시장 분석가로 활약해 자본시장 분야에서 폭넓은 경험을 갖추고 있습니다. 그는 과거 Mercury Trading을 설립(현재 Citadel에 매각)했으며 optionMONSTER와 tradeMONSTER를 공동 창업하여 E*Trade에 $750 million에 매각했습니다. 이번 임명은 핵심 광물의 전 세계 공급망을 구축해 미국의 대(對) 중국 의존도를 낮추려는 M2i Global의 목표와 부합합니다.
Volato Group (NYSE American: SOAR) et M2i Global (OTCQB: MTWO) ont annoncé la nomination de Jon Najarian en tant que Senior Advisor au conseil consultatif de M2i Global. Cette nomination stratégique fait suite à l'accord de fusion du 12 juin entre les sociétés visant à créer une entreprise de croissance à double plateforme, axée sur les infrastructures dédiées aux minéraux critiques et les logiciels aéronautiques.
Najarian, ancien linebacker des Chicago Bears devenu trader et analyste de marché à succès, apporte une vaste expérience des marchés de capitaux. Il a auparavant fondé Mercury Trading (vendu à Citadel) et cofondé optionMONSTER et tradeMONSTER (vendus à E*Trade pour $750 million). Cette nomination s'inscrit dans la mission de M2i Global de développer une chaîne de valeur mondiale complète pour les minéraux critiques, afin de réduire la dépendance des États-Unis vis‑à‑vis de la Chine.
Volato Group (NYSE American: SOAR) und M2i Global (OTCQB: MTWO) haben die Ernennung von Jon Najarian zum Senior Advisor im Beirat von M2i Global bekannt gegeben. Diese strategische Personalentscheidung folgt der Fusionsvereinbarung der Unternehmen vom 12. Juni zur Schaffung eines wachstumsorientierten Doppelplattform-Unternehmens mit Fokus auf kritische Mineralinfrastruktur und Luftfahrtsoftware.
Najarian, ein ehemaliger Linebacker der Chicago Bears, der später erfolgreicher Trader und Marktanalyst wurde, bringt umfassende Erfahrung an den Kapitalmärkten mit. Er gründete zuvor Mercury Trading (verkauft an Citadel) und war Mitbegründer von optionMONSTER und tradeMONSTER (an E*Trade verkauft für $750 million). Die Ernennung steht im Einklang mit dem Ziel von M2i Global, eine vollständige globale Wertschöpfungskette für kritische Rohstoffe zu entwickeln und damit die Abhängigkeit der USA von China zu verringern.
- Strategic appointment of Jon Najarian brings significant capital markets expertise and media visibility
- Part of broader merger strategy to create dual-platform growth company in critical minerals and aviation
- Positions company to capitalize on critical minerals supply chain opportunities in U.S.
- Advisor's track record includes successful exits, including $750M sale to E*Trade
- Heavy dependence on China for critical minerals supply chain highlighted as current challenge
- Complex merger integration ahead between two distinct business sectors (aviation and minerals)
Atlanta, GA and Reno, NV, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volato Group, Inc. (“Volato”) (NYSE American: SOAR), a technology-driven private aviation company and M2i Global, Inc. (“M2i Global”) (OTCQB: MTWO), a company specializing in the development and execution of a complete global value supply chain for critical minerals, is pleased to announce that Jon Najarian, a renowned market analyst and media personality, has joined M2i Global’s Advisory Board.
M2i’s ecosystem provides partners with access to turnkey solutions, facilitating expanded business opportunities, securing offtake agreements, influencing strategic government policy, engaging with aligned NGOs, and trusted laboratories.
Major General (Ret) Alberto Rosende, Chief Executive Officer of M2i, stated, “Jon provides M2i with unique expertise we need as we bring access and supply of critical minerals and extraction processing back to America, He brings a wealth of capital markets experience, and I look forward to his advice and role within the Company as we continue to build our business.”
“US national security and economic stability require a complete global value supply chain for critical minerals. We can no longer rely on China for these vital materials, we must create our own critical mineral supply chain, and that is the precise mission of M2i.” said Jon Najarian. “I am excited to join the M2i Advisory Board to help the Company deliver on its promise to help the US break free of reliance on countries like China for our critical mineral supply.”
Jon’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for M2i Global, following its June 12 announced agreement to merge with Volato Group (NYSE American: SOAR) to create a dual-platform growth company focused on critical minerals infrastructure and aviation software.
Jon Najarian, ‘‘DRJ,” was a linebacker for the Chicago Bears before he turned to another kind of contact sport – trading on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. He became a member of the CBOE, NYSE, CME and CBOT and worked as a floor trader for some 25 years.
In 1990 he founded Mercury Trading, a market-making firm at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), which he sold in 2004 to Citadel, one of the world’s largest hedge funds. In 2005 Jon co-founded optionMONSTER and tradeMONSTER. He partnered with private equity firm General Atlantic Partners in 2014 and they sold the firm to E*Trade for
Jon has earned a reputation in the industry as an options trading expert and pioneer. He developed and patented trading applications and algorithms used to identify unusual activity in stock, options, and futures markets. optionMONSTER, the options news and education site he co-founded, was described by Securities Industry News as “content king of the options business.” For years, tradeMONSTER was consistently rated “Best for Options Traders” by Barron’s and was the first online broker to deploy streaming, desktop-like trading in a web browser.
Jon was a 16-year contributor to a variety of CNBC programs including Worldwide Exchange, The Halftime Report, Fast Money, and Power Lunch. Today, you can catch Jon on Fox Business, NewsMax, NewsNation, and Market Rebellion’s exclusive, regularly scheduled shows on Market Rebellion TV.
About Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR)
Volato is a private aviation company advancing the industry with innovative solutions in aviation software and on-demand flight access. Volato’s proprietary Mission Control software drives efficiency across operations and supports operators in managing fractional ownership, charter, and other services. Volato’s Vaunt platform connects travelers with available private flights, offering a flexible option for on-demand travel. With a commitment to advanced technology and customer-focused solutions, Volato is building scalable tools to elevate service quality and operational effectiveness in private aviation.
For more information, please visit: https://flyvolato.com
About M2i Global, Inc. (OTCQB: MTWO): M2i Global, Inc., through its subsidiary U.S. Minerals and Metals Corp., provides engineering, research, and services that integrate people, technology, and solutions from across sectors to ensure access to critical minerals and metals for national defense and economic security. The Company aims to establish a Strategic Mineral Reserve in partnership with the U.S. Federal Government, creating a resilient supply chain that addresses the global shortage of essential minerals and metals.
For more information, please visit www.m2i.global
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