Electric Vehicle Company Canoo To Present At The Credit Suisse 8th Annual Virtual Industrials Conference

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Canoo Holdings Ltd. announced its participation in the Credit Suisse 8th Annual Virtual Industrials Conference on December 2, 2020, at 10:10 a.m. ET. The company, known for developing innovative electric vehicles and a versatile skateboard platform, is in the process of merging with Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. IV (HCAC) to become publicly listed. Canoo aims to launch its first consumer model in 2022, followed by other vehicle types built on the same platform.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Canoo Holdings Ltd. ("Canoo"), a company developing breakthrough electric vehicles (EV) with a proprietary and highly versatile skateboard platform for personal and business use, announced today it will present at the Credit Suisse 8^th Annual Virtual Industrials Conference. Members of management will present Wednesday, December 2, at 10:10 a.m. ET. A webcast of the event will be available at the link HERE.

Canoo has previously announced a merger agreement with Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. IV ("HCAC") (Nasdaq: HCAC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), that would result in Canoo becoming a publicly listed company.

About Canoo
Canoo is a Los Angeles-based company that has developed breakthrough electric vehicles, reinventing the automotive landscape with bold innovations in design, pioneering technologies, and a unique business model that defies traditional ownership to put customers first. Distinguished by its experienced team – numbering  over 300 employees from leading technology and automotive companies – Canoo has designed a modular skateboard platform purpose-built to deliver maximum vehicle interior space and adaptable to support a wide range of vehicle applications for consumers and businesses. Canoo expects to launch its first consumer model in 2022, followed shortly after by a last-mile delivery vehicle and a sport vehicle, each built off of the same underlying skateboard platform.

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Forward Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "target" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of financial and performance metrics, projections of market opportunity and market share, expectations and timing related to commercial product launches, ability to accelerate Canoo's go-to-market strategy and capitalize on commercial opportunities, potential benefits of the transaction and the potential success of Canoo's go-to-market strategy, and expectations related to the terms and timing of completing the transaction. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Canoo's and HCAC's management and are not predictions of actual performance. 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. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Canoo and HCAC. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; the inability of the parties to successfully or timely consummate the proposed business combination, including the risk that any required regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed business combination or that the approval of the stockholders of HCAC or Canoo is not obtained; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination; risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Canoo; risks related to the rollout of Canoo's business and the timing of expected business milestones and commercial launch; risks related to future market adoption of Canoo's offerings; risks related to Canoo's go-to-market strategy and subscription business model; the effects of competition on Canoo's future business; the amount of redemption requests made by HCAC's public stockholders; the ability of HCAC or the combined company to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with the proposed business combination or in the future, and those factors discussed in HCAC's final prospectus filed on March 4, 2019, Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020, the registration statement on Form S-4 (together with all amendments thereto, the "Registration Statement") initially filed on September 18, 2020, and the preliminary proxy statement / prospectus contained therein, in each case, under the heading "Risk Factors," and other documents of HCAC filed, or to be filed, with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither HCAC nor Canoo presently know or that HCAC and Canoo currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect HCAC's and Canoo's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. HCAC and Canoo anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause HCAC's and Canoo's assessments to change. However, while HCAC and Canoo may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, HCAC and Canoo specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing HCAC's and Canoo'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.

Important Information for Investors and Shareholders
In connection with the proposed business combination, HCAC has filed the Registration Statement with the SEC. Additionally, HCAC will file other relevant materials with the SEC in connection with the business combination. Copies may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. Security holders of HCAC are urged to read the Registration Statement and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting decision with respect to the proposed business combination because they will contain important information about the business combination and the parties to the business combination. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this press release is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this press release.

Participants in the Solicitation
HCAC and its directors and officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies of HCAC's stockholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of certain of HCAC's executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading HCAC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, and the Registration Statement and other relevant materials filed with the SEC in connection with the business combination when they become available. Information concerning the interests of HCAC's participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of their stockholders generally, are set forth in the Registration Statement.

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FAQ

When will Canoo present at the Credit Suisse conference?

Canoo will present at the Credit Suisse 8th Annual Virtual Industrials Conference on December 2, 2020, at 10:10 a.m. ET.

What is the purpose of Canoo's merger with HCAC?

The merger with Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. IV (HCAC) aims to make Canoo a publicly listed company.

What products is Canoo planning to launch?

Canoo plans to launch its first consumer electric vehicle in 2022, followed by a last-mile delivery vehicle and a sport vehicle.

What platform does Canoo use for its vehicles?

Canoo uses a proprietary skateboard platform designed for maximum interior space and versatility.

What is Canoo known for?

Canoo is known for its breakthrough electric vehicles and unique business model that prioritizes customer needs.