~ Expects to Record a Gain of ~$20-25 Million in its Second Quarter from the Termination of the FPA ~
~ The Removal of the Financing Structure Further Eliminates SPAC Overhang ~
TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2024 — New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), a leading hybrid electric Vertical TakeOff and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft developer, announced today the signing of a mutual termination agreement (the “Termination Agreement”) with Meteora Capital Partners, LP (“Meteora”) of the previous forward purchase agreement (“Forward Purchase Agreement” or “FPA”), entered into in August of 2023, ahead of the SPAC merger completion.
Under the Termination Agreement, all obligations owed by the Company or Meteora to the other under the Forward Purchase Agreement are fully satisfied. As part of the termination agreement, the Company will pay a termination fee of $200,000 to Meteora and agreed to issue to Meteora 200,000 shares of common stock if the Company files a resale registration statement within 24 months. In connection with the conclusion of this agreement, the Company expects to record a gain from the FPA termination of between an estimated $20-$25 million in its second quarter ending November 30, 2024.
About Horizon Aircraft
Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ: HOVR) is an advanced aerospace engineering company that is developing one of the world’s first hybrid eVTOL that is to be able to fly most of its mission exactly like a normal aircraft while offering industry-leading speed, range, and operational utility. Horizon’s unique designs put the mission first and prioritize safety, performance, and utility. Horizon hopes to successfully complete testing and certification of its Cavorite X7 eVTOL quickly and then enter the market and service a broad spectrum of early use cases. Visit www.horizonaircraft.com for more information.