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General Fusion (SVAC) eyes public listing after TIME honors GreenTech top spot

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Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III (SVAC) and General Fusion Inc. disclosed their proposed business combination under a Business Combination Agreement dated January 21, 2026. The transaction contemplates SVAC continuing to British Columbia, an Amalgamation of NewCo into General Fusion, and a name change to General Fusion Group Ltd. On June 9, 2026, General Fusion announced it was named TIME’s World’s Top GreenTech Company of 2026 and reiterated its plan to go public through the proposed combination. The filing describes the Registration Statement on Form F-4, lists customary risks related to completion, regulatory approvals, PIPE financing, and urges shareholders to read the proxy materials when available.

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Transaction mechanics hinge on regulatory and shareholder approvals.

The Business Combination Agreement dated January 21, 2026 contemplates a statutory amalgamation, continuation of SVAC to British Columbia, and a corporate name change. The joint Form F-4/Proxy Statement process will govern shareholder voting and regulatory clearances.

Completion risks include shareholder approval, regulatory consents, and SVAC’s business combination deadline. Parties should expect additional disclosures and conditions in the definitive proxy materials filed after the Registration Statement is declared effective.

TIME recognition highlights commercial narrative but does not change transaction terms.

General Fusion emphasizes progress on its LM26 Magnetized Target Fusion program and commercial ambitions while pursuing a public listing via the proposed combination. The press release notes selection from >8,300 applicants and frames LM26 as an engineering milestone.

Operational and financing milestones—particularly the PIPE Financing and LM26 outcomes—will materially affect the combined company's trajectory; timing and capital adequacy are key dependencies.

Business Combination Agreement date January 21, 2026 Effective date of the agreement
Press release date June 9, 2026 Date General Fusion announced TIME recognition
TIME applicants more than 8,300 applicants Pool from which General Fusion was selected
Spring Valley IPO proceeds raised $920 million Amount Spring Valley raised across four IPOs over the past 5 years
Company founding year 2002 Year General Fusion was established
Demonstration machine LM26 Named as the company’s Magnetized Target Fusion demonstration machine in operation
Business Combination Agreement regulatory
"Business Combination Agreement, dated January 21, 2026"
A business combination agreement is a detailed contract that lays out the terms for two companies to join together—covering price, how ownership will be split, the steps needed to close the deal, and what each side promises to do or avoid before closing. For investors it matters because the agreement determines potential changes in value, control, timing, and risk exposure—think of it like the playbook for a merger that shows who wins, who pays, and what could still derail the plan.
Amalgamation legal
"NewCo will amalgamate with and into General Fusion (the “Amalgamation”)"
Amalgamation is the combining of two or more companies into a single new business, where assets, liabilities and ownership are merged rather than one firm simply buying another. For investors it matters because an amalgamation can change the value and risk of holdings by creating scale, cutting costs, diluting or concentrating ownership, and introducing integration or regulatory risks—like mixing ingredients to bake a new cake that may taste better or worse than the originals.
Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) technical
"ability to commercialize magnetized target fusion (“MTF”) or any other fusion technology"
PIPE Financing financial
"proposed private placement of convertible preferred shares and warrants by General Fusion (the “PIPE Financing”)"
Pipe financing is a way for companies to raise money quickly by selling new shares or bonds directly to investors, often before their stock is publicly traded or in the early stages of a project. It’s similar to a company securing a loan from investors, providing quick capital needed for growth or operations. For investors, it can offer opportunities for early involvement and potentially higher returns, but it may also carry increased risk due to the immediate nature of the deal.
Registration Statement on Form F-4 regulatory
"filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Registration Statement”)"
A registration statement on Form F-4 is a regulatory filing used when a foreign company offers or issues securities in connection with a merger, acquisition, exchange offer or similar transaction that involves U.S. securities law. It gathers the deal terms, financial statements, management background and risk factors into one disclosure package so investors can evaluate the transaction — like an ingredient list and instruction manual investors read before deciding to buy or vote on the new or exchanged shares.
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FAQ

What transaction is SVAC (Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III) proposing with General Fusion?

Answer: SVAC proposes a business combination that will continue SVAC to British Columbia, amalgamate NewCo into General Fusion, and change SVAC’s name to General Fusion Group Ltd. The parties filed a joint Registration Statement on Form F-4 related to the Proposed Business Combination.

What recognition did General Fusion announce on June 9, 2026?

Answer: General Fusion said it was named TIME’s World’s Top GreenTech Company of 2026, selected from more than 8,300 applicants, and highlighted progress on its LM26 Magnetized Target Fusion demonstration machine.

Where can investors find the definitive proxy statement and registration materials?

Answer: Investors can obtain free copies of the Registration Statement and, after effectiveness, the definitive Proxy Statement at www.sec.gov or from SVAC’s website at https://sv-ac.com, and are urged to read them before voting or investing.

What are the principal risks the filing highlights for completing the deal?

Answer: The filing lists key risks including failure to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals, timing or deadline issues for the business combination, market and financing risks, and the possibility that LM26 objectives or commercialization may not be achieved.

 

Filed by Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III

pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933

and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Subject Company: Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III

Commission File No. 001-42822

 

Subject Company: General Fusion Inc.

 

Date: June 9, 2026

 

This filing relates to the proposed transactions pursuant to the terms of that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated January 21, 2026 (the “Business Combination Agreement”), among Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III, an exempted company limited by shares incorporated under the Laws of the Cayman Islands (“SVAC”); General Fusion Inc., a British Columbia limited company (“General Fusion” or the “Company”), and 1573562 B.C. Ltd., a British Columbia limited company (“NewCo”), pursuant to which, among other things, (i) SVAC will continue from the Cayman Islands to British Columbia, (ii) NewCo will amalgamate with and into General Fusion (the “Amalgamation”), with NewCo surviving the Amalgamation as a wholly-owned subsidiary of SVAC, pursuant to an arrangement under the applicable provisions of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and the plan of arrangement attached as an exhibit to the Business Combination Agreement, and (iii) SVAC will change its name to “General Fusion Group Ltd.”

 

On June 9, 2026, the following press release was issued on behalf of General Fusion:

 

 

 

 

General Fusion Named World’s Top GreenTech Company of 2026 by TIME

 

Recognition highlights the Company’s progress toward commercial fusion energy as it advances plans to become a public company

 

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – June 9, 2026 – General Fusion Inc. (“General Fusion” or the “Company”) has ranked first on TIME’s prestigious list of the World’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2026, a recognition for its innovation in fusion energy. The honor comes as General Fusion advances toward becoming a publicly listed company through its previously announced proposed business combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III (“Spring Valley”) (NASDAQ: SVAC).

 

“Being named TIME’s top GreenTech company of 2026 is a testament to the incredible work of our team and a recognition of our innovative approach to transforming the world’s energy supply through fusion energy,” said Greg Twinney, Chief Executive Officer of General Fusion. “For more than 20 years, we have been building and proving our technology. That experience has led to LM26, our world-first Magnetized Target Fusion demonstration machine, now in operation. We’re on the path to industry-defining technical milestones to deliver practical fusion power in the next decade.”

 

“We are honored to receive this recognition at a pivotal moment in our journey to become the first publicly traded pure-play fusion company,” Twinney added. “Fusion has the potential to reshape global energy markets, but success depends on practical engineering, disciplined investment, and a clear path to commercialization. This award reflects our approach to developing fusion power plants that can deliver reliable, zero-carbon energy at scale.”

 

 

 

 

Selected from more than 8,300 applicants worldwide, General Fusion was recognized by TIME and Statista Inc. for the transformative potential of its technology, which uniquely addresses critical barriers to practical fusion energy. Once commercialized, fusion has the potential to be a long-term solution to rising electricity demand, energy security concerns, and decarbonization goals. The full list of honorees was announced today on TIME’s website. Statista publishes global industry rankings and company lists with leading media partners, drawing on research from statista.com, its data and business intelligence platform.

 

Quick Facts:

 

·General Fusion’s Magnetized Target Fusion (“MTF”) is designed to solve significant barriers to commercializing fusion energy at a time when electricity demand is surging, and nations around the world are racing to commercialize fusion power.

 

·As a technology, MTF aims to achieve fusion in a practical way, avoiding superconducting magnets and high-powered lasers, while enabling the use of existing materials for durable machines that would produce cost-effective energy.

 

·In early 2025, General Fusion announced that it had designed, built, and begun operating its world-first Lawson Machine 26 (“LM26”) fusion demonstration machine in under two years. LM26 is the first MTF demonstration machine to be built at a commercially relevant scale. It mechanically compresses plasma with a lithium liner at 50% commercial-scale diameter.

 

·LM26 aims to achieve key fusion technical milestones: plasma heating to 1 keV (10 million degrees Celsius), then 10 keV (100 million degrees Celsius), and ultimately the Lawson criterion, the combination of fusion parameters that can produce net fusion energy in the plasma.

 

About General Fusion

 

General Fusion is pursuing a fast and practical approach to commercial fusion energy and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was established in 2002 and is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com. General Fusion announced in January 2026 that it plans to go public through the Proposed Business Combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III (NASDAQ: SVAC).

 

About Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III

 

Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III is a part of a family of investment vehicles formed for the purpose of acquiring or merging with a business focused on the Power infrastructure and Decarbonization sectors. Over the past 5 years, Spring Valley has raised $920 million in four IPOs. Spring Valley I successfully completed its business combination with NuScale Power Corporation, a leading U.S. small modular reactor (“SMR”) technology company, and Spring Valley II successfully completed its business combination with Eagle Nuclear Energy Corp., a next-generation nuclear energy company with rights to the largest open pit-constrained measured and indicated uranium deposit in the United States. SVAC maintains a corporate website at https://sv-ac.com.

 

 

 

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements included in this document are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this document are forward-looking statements. Any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are also forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “target,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” “preliminary,” or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, SVAC’s, General Fusion’s, or their respective management teams’ expectations concerning General Fusion’s plan to go public through a business combination with SVAC and expected benefits or timing thereof (the transactions contemplated by the business combination, collectively, the “Proposed Business Combination”); the outlook for General Fusion’s business, including its ability to commercialize MTF or any other fusion technology on its expected timeline or at all; statements regarding the current and expected results of General Fusion’s LM26 program; the ability to execute General Fusion’s strategies, including on any expected timeline or anticipated cost basis; projected and estimated financial performance; anticipated industry trends; future capital expenditures; government regulation of fusion energy; and environmental risks; as well as any information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of General Fusion. The forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of the respective management teams of SVAC and General Fusion, as applicable, and are inherently subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstance and their potential effects. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, (i) the risk that the Proposed Business Combination may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of SVAC’s securities; (ii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the Proposed Business Combination, including the adoption of the business combination agreement, dated January 21, 2026, among General Fusion, SVAC, and the other party thereto (the “Business Combination Agreement”) by the shareholders of SVAC and the receipt of regulatory approvals; (iii) market risks; (iv) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Business Combination Agreement; (v) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the Proposed Business Combination on General Fusion’s business relationships, performance, and business generally; (vi) risks that the Proposed Business Combination disrupts current plans of General Fusion and potential difficulties in its employee retention as a result of the Proposed Business Combination; (vii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against General Fusion or SVAC related to the Business Combination Agreement or the Proposed Business Combination; (viii) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Business Combination; (ix) the inability to maintain the listing of SVAC’s securities or to meet listing requirements and maintain the listing of the combined company’s securities on Nasdaq; (x) the risk that the Proposed Business Combination may not be completed by SVAC’s business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of the business combination deadline if sought by SVAC; (xi) the risk that the price of the combined company’s securities may be volatile due to a variety of factors, including changes in laws, regulations, technologies, natural disasters, national security tensions, and macro-economic and social environments affecting its business; (xii) laws and regulations governing General Fusion’s research and development activities, and changes in such laws and regulations; (xiii) any failure to commercialize MTF on the expected timeline or at all, including any failure to achieve the objectives of the LM26 program; (xiv) environmental regulations and legislation; (xv) the effects of climate change, extreme weather events, water scarcity, and seismic events, and the effectiveness of strategies to deal with these issues; (xvi) fluctuations in currency markets; (xvii) General Fusion’s ability to complete and successfully integrate any future acquisitions; (xviii) increased competition in the fusion industry; (xix) limited supply of materials and supply chain disruptions; and (xx) the risk that the proposed private placement of convertible preferred shares and warrants by General Fusion (the “PIPE Financing”) may not be completed, or that other capital needed by the combined company may not be raised on favorable terms, or at all, including as a result of the restrictions agreed to in connection with the PIPE Financing. The foregoing list is not exhaustive, and there may be additional risks that neither SVAC nor General Fusion presently know or that SVAC and General Fusion currently believe are immaterial. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors, any other factors discussed in this document and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of SVAC’s final prospectus for its initial public offering, which was filed with the SEC on September 4, 2025 (the “Final Prospectus”); the risks described in the joint registration statement on Form F-4 filed by General Fusion and SVAC, as amended (the “Registration Statement”), which includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, or to be described in any amendment or supplement thereto; and those discussed and identified in filings made with the SEC by SVAC from time to time. General Fusion and SVAC caution you against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect current beliefs and are based on information currently available as of the date a forward-looking statement is made. Forward-looking statements set forth in this document speak only as of the date of this document. Neither General Fusion nor SVAC undertakes any obligation to revise forward-looking statements to reflect future events, changes in circumstances, or changes in beliefs. In the event that any forward-looking statement is updated, no inference should be made that General Fusion or SVAC will make additional updates with respect to that statement, related matters, or any other forward-looking statements. Any corrections or revisions and other important assumptions and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements, including discussions of significant risk factors, may appear, up to the consummation of the Proposed Business Combination, in SVAC’s public filings with the SEC, which are or will be (as applicable) accessible at www.sec.gov, and which you are advised to review carefully.

 

 

 

 

Important Information for Investors and Shareholders

 

In connection with the Proposed Business Combination, General Fusion and SVAC filed with the SEC the Registration Statement, which includes a preliminary prospectus with respect to SVAC’s securities to be issued in connection with the Proposed Business Combination and a preliminary proxy statement in connection with SVAC’s solicitation of proxies for the vote by SVAC’s shareholders with respect to the Proposed Business Combination and other matters described in the Registration Statement (the “Proxy Statement”). After the SEC declares the Registration Statement effective, SVAC plans to file the definitive Proxy Statement with the SEC and to mail copies to SVAC’s shareholders as of a record date to be established for voting on the Proposed Business Combination. This document does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the Proposed Business Combination and is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, Proxy Statement or for any other document that SVAC has filed or may file with the SEC. Before making any investment or voting decision, investors and security holders of SVAC and General Fusion are urged to read the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement, and any amendments or supplements thereto, as well as all other relevant materials filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Business Combination as they become available because they will contain important information about General Fusion, SVAC and the Proposed Business Combination. Investors and security holders are able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement, the Proxy Statement and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by SVAC through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, the documents filed by SVAC may be obtained free of charge from SVAC’s website at https://sv-ac.com or by directing a request to Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III, Attn: Corporate Secretary, 2100 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1675, Dallas, Texas 75201. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this document is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

 

Participants in the Solicitation

 

General Fusion, SVAC and their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed to be participants in the solicitations of proxies from SVAC’s shareholders in connection with the Proposed Business Combination. For more information about the names, affiliations and interests of SVAC’s directors and executive officers, please refer to the Final Prospectus and the Registration Statement, Proxy Statement and other relevant materials filed or to be filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Business Combination when they become available. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, which may, in some cases, be different than those of SVAC’s shareholders generally, will be included in the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement, when they become available. Shareholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement carefully, when they become available, before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources indicated above.

 

 

 

 

No Offer or Solicitation

 

This document shall not constitute a “solicitation” as defined in Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This document shall not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, the solicitation of an offer to buy or a recommendation to purchase, any securities, or a solicitation of any vote, consent or approval, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale may be unlawful under the laws of such jurisdiction. No offering of securities in the Proposed Business Combination shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.

 

Investor Relations Contact:

 

You can contact General Fusion’s Investor Relations team by email at: investors@generalfusion.com.

 

If you are based in North America, you may also leave a toll-free voicemail at +1 (833) 717-1519. Callers outside North America can reach us at +1 (236) 253-6968.

 

Media Relations Contact:

media@generalfusion.com

1-866-904-0995

 

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On June 9, 2026, General Fusion posted the following communication on its LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram accounts:

 

 #1 in the world. 

 

General Fusion has been named the World’s Top GreenTech Company by TIME Magazine!    

 

Selected from more than 8,300 applicants worldwide, General Fusion was recognized by @ TIME and @ Statista Inc. for the transformative potential of its technology, which uniquely addresses critical barriers to practical fusion energy.

 

Once commercialized, fusion has the potential to be a long-term solution to rising electricity demand, energy security concerns, and decarbonization goals. 

 

“We are honored to receive this recognition at a pivotal moment in our journey to become the first publicly traded pure-play fusion company,” said Greg Twinney, CEO of General Fusion. “Fusion has the potential to reshape global energy markets, but success depends on practical engineering, disciplined investment, and a clear path to commercialization. This award reflects our approach to developing fusion power plants that can deliver reliable, zero-carbon energy at scale.” 

 

Read more: [link to news release]

 

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information and Where to Find It

 

In connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (the “Proposed Business Combination”), the Company and SVAC filed their joint registration statement on Form F-4 (as amended, the “Registration Statement”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which includes a preliminary prospectus with respect to SVAC’s securities to be issued in connection with the Proposed Business Combination and a preliminary proxy statement in connection with SVAC’s solicitation of proxies for the vote by SVAC’s shareholders with respect to the Proposed Business Combination and other matters to be described in the Registration Statement (the “Proxy Statement”). After the SEC declares the Registration Statement effective, SVAC plans to file the definitive Proxy Statement with the SEC and to mail copies to SVAC’s shareholders as of a record date to be established for voting on the Proposed Business Combination. This document does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the Proposed Business Combination and is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, Proxy Statement or for any other document that SVAC has filed or may file with the SEC. Before making any investment or voting decision, investors and security holders of SVAC and General Fusion are urged to read the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement, and any amendments or supplements thereto, as well as all other relevant materials filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Business Combination as they become available because they will contain important information about General Fusion, SVAC and the Proposed Business Combination. Investors and security holders are able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement, the Proxy Statement and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by SVAC through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, the documents filed by SVAC may be obtained free of charge from SVAC’s website at https://sv-ac.com or by directing a request to Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III, Attn: Corporate Secretary, 2100 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1675, Dallas, Texas 75201. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this document is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

 

 

 

 

Participants in the Solicitation

 

General Fusion, SVAC and their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed to be participants in the solicitations of proxies from SVAC’s shareholders in connection with the Proposed Business Combination. For more information about the names, affiliations and interests of SVAC’s directors and executive officers, please refer to the final prospectus from SVAC’s initial public offering, which was dated September 3, 2025 and filed with the SEC on September 4, 2025 (the “Final Prospectus”) and the Registration Statement, Proxy Statement and other relevant materials filed or to be filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Business Combination when they become available. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, which may, in some cases, be different than those of SVAC’s shareholders generally, will be included in the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement, when they become available. Shareholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement carefully, when they become available, before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources indicated above.

 

No Offer or Solicitation

 

This document shall not constitute a “solicitation” as defined in Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This document shall not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, the solicitation of an offer to buy or a recommendation to purchase, any securities, or a solicitation of any vote, consent or approval, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale may be unlawful under the laws of such jurisdiction. No offering of securities in the Proposed Business Combination shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.

 

 

 

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements included in this document are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this document are forward-looking statements. Any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are also forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “target,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” “preliminary,” or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, SVAC’s, General Fusion’s, or their respective management teams’ expectations concerning the Proposed Business Combination and expected benefits or timing thereof; the outlook for General Fusion’s business, including its ability to commercialize magnetized target fusion (“MTF”) or any other fusion technology on its expected timeline or at all; statements regarding the current and expected results of General Fusion’s Lawson Machine (“LM26”) program; the ability to execute General Fusion’s strategies, including on any expected timeline or anticipated cost basis; projected and estimated financial performance; anticipated industry trends; future capital expenditures; government regulation of fusion energy; and environmental risks; as well as any information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of General Fusion. The forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of the respective management teams of SVAC and General Fusion, as applicable, and are inherently subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstance and their potential effects. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, (i) the risk that the Proposed Business Combination may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of SVAC’s securities; (ii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the Proposed Business Combination, including the adoption of the Business Combination Agreement by the shareholders of SVAC and the receipt of regulatory approvals; (iii) market risks; (iv) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Business Combination Agreement; (v) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the Proposed Business Combination on General Fusion’s business relationships, performance, and business generally; (vi) risks that the Proposed Business Combination disrupts current plans of General Fusion and potential difficulties in its employee retention as a result of the Proposed Business Combination; (vii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against General Fusion or SVAC related to the Business Combination Agreement or the Proposed Business Combination; (viii) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Business Combination; (ix) the inability to maintain the listing of SVAC’s securities or to meet listing requirements and maintain the listing of the combined company’s securities on Nasdaq; (x) the risk that the Proposed Business Combination may not be completed by SVAC’s business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of the business combination deadline if sought by SVAC; (xi) the risk that the price of the combined company’s securities may be volatile due to a variety of factors, including changes in laws, regulations, technologies, natural disasters, national security tensions, and macro-economic and social environments affecting its business; (xii) laws and regulations governing General Fusion’s research and development activities, and changes in such laws and regulations; (xiii) any failure to commercialize MTF on the expected timeline or at all, including any failure to achieve the objectives of the LM26 program; (xiv) environmental regulations and legislation; (xv) the effects of climate change, extreme weather events, water scarcity, and seismic events, and the effectiveness of strategies to deal with these issues; (xvi) fluctuations in currency markets; (xvii) General Fusion’s ability to complete and successfully integrate any future acquisitions; (xviii) increased competition in the fusion industry; (xix) limited supply of materials and supply chain disruptions; and (xx) the risk that  the proposed private placement of convertible preferred shares and warrants by General Fusion (the “PIPE Financing”) may not be completed, or that other capital needed by the combined company may not be raised on favorable terms, or at all, including as a result of the restrictions agreed to in connection with the PIPE Financing. The foregoing list is not exhaustive, and there may be additional risks that neither SVAC nor General Fusion presently know or that SVAC and General Fusion currently believe are immaterial. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors, any other factors discussed in this document and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Final Prospectus and the risks described in the Registration Statement, which includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, or to be described in any amendment or supplement thereto; and those discussed and identified in filings made with the SEC by SVAC from time to time. General Fusion and SVAC caution you against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect current beliefs and are based on information currently available as of the date a forward-looking statement is made. Forward-looking statements set forth in this document speak only as of the date of this document. Neither General Fusion nor SVAC undertakes any obligation to revise forward-looking statements to reflect future events, changes in circumstances, or changes in beliefs. In the event that any forward-looking statement is updated, no inference should be made that General Fusion or SVAC will make additional updates with respect to that statement, related matters, or any other forward-looking statements. Any corrections or revisions and other important assumptions and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements, including discussions of significant risk factors, may appear, up to the consummation of the Proposed Business Combination, in SVAC’s public filings with the SEC, which are or will be (as applicable) accessible at www.sec.gov, and which you are advised to review carefully.