Sono Group Announces $150 Million Committed Equity Facility
Sono Group N.V. announced a Committed Equity Facility agreement with Berenberg, allowing the sale of up to $150 million in ordinary shares over 24 months. This funding option grants the company flexibility to raise equity as needed, aiding in the development of its solar electric vehicle, the Sion. Sono Motors aims to make all vehicles solar, with over 18,000 reservations for the Sion. The funding aims to support their innovative technology and production start.
- Agreement allows for raising up to $150 million in equity funding.
- Over 18,000 reservations for the Sion support market demand.
- Funding provides flexibility for future financial needs.
- The reliance on external funding may indicate financial instability.
- Uncertain production timelines could affect investor confidence.
Committed Equity Facility Positions Sono Group to Raise Some of the External Funding Needed Until Start of Production
MUNICH, Germany, June 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sono Group N.V. (hereafter referred to as “Sono Motors” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SEV), the company that aims to revolutionize the future of solar-powered transport, today announced it has entered into a common shares purchase agreement with Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (“Berenberg“).
The agreement governs a Committed Equity Facility that provides Sono Motors with the right, without obligation, to sell and issue up to
“This new source of funding provides us with the flexibility to raise additional equity funding when and if we choose to do so,” states Laurin Hahn, CEO and co-founder of Sono Motors.
This press release is for informational purposes only and it does not represent an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company’s shares. There will be no sale of shares in any jurisdiction in which one would be unlawful.
ABOUT SONO MOTORS
Sono Motors is on a pioneering mission to accelerate the revolution of mobility by making every vehicle solar. Its disruptive solar technology has been developed to enable seamless integration into all types of vehicles to reduce the impact of CO2 emissions and pave the way for climate-friendly mobility.
Sono Motors is developing the world’s first solar electric vehicle (SEV) for the masses, the Sion. Empowered by a strong community, Sono Motors has amassed more than 18,000 reservations with advance payments for the Sion. These vehicles will be produced through contract manufacturing.
Sono Motors' proprietary solar technology has been engineered to enable integration and licensing for a wide range of vehicle architectures that go far beyond the Sion, such as buses, trailers, trucks, camper vans, trains, and boats.
PRESS CONTACT
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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