Inpixon Announces Anticipated Closing Date for XTI Merger and Share Consolidation
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Insights
The anticipated listing of XTI Aerospace on the Nasdaq represents a significant milestone for the company and is likely to attract the attention of investors interested in the aerospace sector. The focus on the TriFan 600, a Vertical Lift Crossover Airplane, suggests a potential disruption in private air transportation, tapping into various segments such as business, medevac and cargo. The mention of over 700 conditional pre-order reservations, with the potential to generate over $7 billion in gross revenue, underscores a strong market interest. However, it's essential to scrutinize the feasibility of these pre-orders converting into actual sales, as they are conditional and subject to the successful development, FAA certification and delivery of the aircraft.
Investors should also consider the risks associated with the aerospace industry, including high capital expenditure, long development timelines and regulatory hurdles. Additionally, the stock consolidation, a common maneuver to meet listing requirements and improve stock marketability, may affect shareholder value. Shareholders will need to assess the impact of the reverse stock split on their investments, as it could lead to a temporary increase in stock price volatility.
The financial implications of the merger between Inpixon and XTI Aircraft Company are multifaceted. The $1.5 million equity investment by an entity controlled by Inpixon's CEO is a vote of confidence in the merger's prospects. However, investors should analyze the terms of this investment and its impact on existing shareholder dilution. The consolidation of shares will reduce the number of outstanding shares, potentially increasing the earnings per share (EPS) metric, which is a critical indicator of a company's profitability.
Investors should also evaluate the combined company's post-merger financial health, including its cash flow situation, debt levels and the costs associated with the development of the TriFan 600. The successful commercialization of the TriFan 600 will likely require significant ongoing investment and the company's ability to manage these expenses while advancing its RTLS technology will be crucial for long-term financial stability.
The TriFan 600 represents an innovative approach to private air travel, with the promise of combining the benefits of a fixed-wing aircraft and a helicopter. However, the path to commercialization in the aerospace industry is fraught with technical challenges and regulatory approvals. The company's success hinges on its ability to meet performance specifications and secure FAA certification, which is a rigorous and often lengthy process. Additionally, the competitive landscape of the aerospace industry should not be overlooked, as other companies may also be pursuing similar technological advancements.
The strategic focus on both the TriFan 600 and RTLS technology suggests a diversified approach to growth. However, investors should assess how the company plans to balance these two potentially resource-intensive endeavors and whether it has the necessary expertise and infrastructure to succeed in both areas.
XTI Aerospace Anticipated to Begin Trading on Nasdaq Under Ticker Symbol "XTIA" as of Market Open March 13, 2024
Transaction Aimed to Create an Innovative Aerospace Company Focused on Revolutionizing Private Air Transportation with Its TriFan 600 Vertical Lift Crossover Airplane (VLCA)
XTI Aerospace will be focused on advancing development of the TriFan 600, its vertical lift crossover airplane, as well as continuing to offer the Company's real-time location systems (RTLS) technology to manufacturing and warehousing facilities for streamlined operations, greater efficiency, and improved safety.
Nadir Ali, CEO of Inpixon, commented, "We're pleased to be nearing completion of what we believe will be a transformative merger transaction, positioning the combined company to move forward with further development and commercialization of the revolutionary TriFan 600. We expect the fixed-wing TriFan 600 to provide the speed, range, and comfort of a business aircraft while offering the point-to-point convenience of a helicopter. Upon meeting its performance specifications, the aircraft will serve nearly every segment of private air travel including business, medevac, leisure, and cargo. We believe the market demand for this airplane is clearly demonstrated by over 700 conditional pre-order reservations, and indications of interest, that XTI Aircraft Company has secured from various customers [1]. These conditional pre-orders have the potential to generate over
In connection with the consolidation of the Company's common stock, every one hundred (100) shares of its outstanding common stock (INPX) will automatically be combined into one (1) share of common stock of the combined company (XTIA). Any fractional shares resulting from the consolidation will be rounded up to the nearest whole share of common stock.
Footnotes
1 Conditional pre-orders refers to a combination of conditional aircraft purchase agreements, non-binding reservation deposit agreements, options and letters of intent from potential purchasers.
2 Based on XTI's current list price of
About Inpixon
Inpixon® (Nasdaq: INPX) is the innovator of Indoor Intelligence®, delivering actionable insights for people, places and things. Combining the power of mapping, positioning and analytics, Inpixon helps to create smarter, safer, and more secure environments. The company's Indoor Intelligence and mobile app solutions are leveraged by a multitude of industries to optimize operations, increase productivity, and enhance safety. Inpixon customers can take advantage of industry leading location awareness, RTLS, workplace and hybrid event solutions, analytics, sensor fusion, IIoT and the IoT to create exceptional experiences and to do good with indoor data. For the latest insights, follow Inpixon on LinkedIn, and X, and visit inpixon.com.
About XTI Aircraft Company
XTI Aircraft Company is an aviation business based near
Important Information About the Proposed XTI Transaction and Where to Find It
This press release relates to the previously announced proposed transaction between XTI Aircraft Company ("XTI") and Inpixon pursuant to the agreement and plan of merger, dated as of July 24, 2023, by and among Inpixon, Superfly Merger Sub Inc. and XTI (the "Proposed XTI Transaction"). A registration statement on Form S-4 in connection with the Proposed XTI Transaction, as amended by Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2, was declared effective with the
Investors and security holders are urged to read the registration statement, the proxy statement/prospectus, and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed XTI Transaction because they contain important information about Inpixon, XTI and the Proposed XTI Transaction. Investors and securityholders will be able to obtain free copies of the registration statement, the proxy statement/prospectus and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by Inpixon through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
The documents filed by Inpixon with the SEC also may be obtained free of charge at Inpixon's website at www.inpixon.com or upon written request to: Inpixon, 2479 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 195,
NEITHER THE SEC NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES REGULATORY AGENCY HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THE TRANSACTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS COMMUNICATION, PASSED UPON THE MERITS OR FAIRNESS OF THE TRANSACTION OR RELATED TRANSACTIONS OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE DISCLOSURE IN THIS COMMUNICATION. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY CONSTITUTES A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including statements regarding the benefits of the Proposed XTI Transaction and the anticipated timing of the completion of the Proposed XTI Transaction, the products under development by XTI and the markets in which it plans to operate, the advantages of XTI's technology, XTI's competitive landscape and positioning, and XTI's growth plans and strategies, are forward-looking statements.
Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words, including "may," "should," "expect," "intend," "will," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "predict," "plan," "targets," "projects," "could," "would," "continue," "forecast" or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar expressions. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based upon estimates, forecasts, and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Inpixon and its management, and XTI and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain and many factors may cause the actual results to differ materially from current expectations which include, but are not limited to:
- the risk that the Proposed XTI Transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of Inpixon's securities;
- the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the Proposed XTI Transaction;
- the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement;
- the adjustments permitted under the merger agreement to the exchange ratio that could result in XTI shareholders or Inpixon shareholders owning less of the post-combination company than expected;
- the effect of the announcement or pendency of the Proposed XTI Transaction on Inpixon's and XTI's business relationships, performance, and business generally;
- the risks that the Proposed XTI Transaction disrupts current plans of Inpixon and XTI and potential difficulties in Inpixon's and XTI's employee retention because of the Proposed XTI Transaction;
- the outcome of any legal proceedings instituted against XTI or against Inpixon related to the merger agreement or the Proposed XTI Transaction;
- failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Proposed XTI Transaction;
- the inability to meet and maintain the listing of Inpixon's securities (or the securities of the post-combination company) on Nasdaq;
- the risk that the price of Inpixon's securities (or the securities of the post-combination company) may be volatile due to a variety of factors, including changes in the highly competitive industries in which Inpixon and XTI operate;
- the inability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations after the completion of the Proposed XTI Transaction, and identify and realize additional opportunities;
- variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws, regulations, technologies that may impose additional costs and compliance burdens on Inpixon and XTI's operations, global supply chain disruptions and shortages;
- national security tensions, and macro-economic and social environments affecting Inpixon and XTI's business and changes in the combined capital structure;
- the risk that XTI has a limited operating history, has not yet manufactured any non-prototype aircraft or delivered any aircraft to a customer, and XTI and its current and future collaborators may be unable to successfully develop and market XTI's aircraft or solutions, or may experience significant delays in doing so;
- the risk that XTI is subject to the uncertainties associated with the regulatory approvals of its aircraft including the certification by the Federal Aviation Administration, which is a lengthy and costly process;
- the risk that the post-combination company may never achieve or sustain profitability;
- the risk that XTI, Inpixon and the post-combination company may be unable to raise additional capital on acceptable terms to finance its operations and remain a going concern;
- the risk that the post-combination company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations;
- the risk that XTI's conditional pre-orders (which include conditional aircraft purchase agreements, non-binding reservations, and options) are canceled, modified, delayed or not placed and that XTI must return the refundable deposits;
- the risks relating to long development and sales cycles, XTI's ability to satisfy the conditions and deliver on the orders and reservations, its ability to maintain quality control of its aircraft, and XTI's dependence on third parties for supplying components and potentially manufacturing the aircraft;
- the risk that other aircraft manufacturers develop competitive VTOL aircraft or other competitive aircraft that adversely affect XTI's market position;
- the risk that XTI's future patent applications may not be approved or may take longer than expected, and XTI may incur substantial costs in enforcing and protecting its intellectual property;
- the risk that XTI's estimates of market demand may be inaccurate;
- the risk that XTI's ability to sell its aircraft may be limited by circumstances beyond its control, such as a shortage of pilots and mechanics who meet the training standards, high maintenance frequencies and costs for the sold aircraft, and any accidents or incidents involving VTOL aircraft that may harm customer confidence; and
- other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in Inpixon's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC on April 17, 2023 (the "2022 Form 10-K"), the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods filed thereafter, and the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 25, 2023, and in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in XTI's periodic reports filed pursuant to Regulation A of the Securities Act including XTI's Annual Report on Form 1-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC on July 13, 2023 (the "2022 Form 1-K"), as such factors may be updated from time to time in Inpixon's and XTI's filings with the SEC, the registration statement on Form S-4 and the prospectus contained therein. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements.
Nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Neither Inpixon nor XTI gives any assurance that either Inpixon or XTI or the post-combination company will achieve its expected results. Neither Inpixon nor XTI undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements, except as otherwise required by law.
Inpixon Contacts
General inquiries:
Email: marketing@inpixon.com
Web: inpixon.com/contact-us
Investor relations:
Crescendo Communications for Inpixon
Tel: +1 212-671-1020
Email: INPX@crescendo-ir.com
XTI Aircraft Contacts
General inquiries:
Email: liftup@xtiaircraft.com
Web: xtiaircraft.com/cm/get-involved
Investor relations:
Crescendo Communications for XTI
Tel: +1 212-671-1020
Email: XTI@crescendo-ir.com
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