Markforged kündigt Listing an der New Yorker Börse unter dem Tickersymbol “MKFG” an!
Markforged beginnt den Handel am 15. Juli nach erfolgreichem Abschluss des Zusammenschlusses mit einem SPAC
WATERTOWN, MA – 14. Juli 2021 – Markforged, Hersteller der integrierten Plattform für die additive Fertigung von Metall- und Carbonfasern (Kohlefasern), der digitalen Schmiede, gab heute bekannt, dass das Unternehmen die bereits angekündigte Fusion mit one (NYSE: AONE), einer von A-star gesponserten und von Kevin Hartz, einem Veteran der Technologiebranche, gegründeten und geleiteten Special Purpose Acquisition Company, abgeschlossen hat. Das fusionierte Unternehmen mit dem Namen Markforged Holding Corporation wird voraussichtlich ab dem 15. Juli 2021 an der New Yorker Börse unter dem Tickersymbol “MKFG” für Markforged-Stammaktien und “MKFG.WS” für Markforged-Warrants gehandelt.
Markforged hat sein Engagement für die Bereitstellung von Innovationen im Bereich der Additiven Fertigung mit einer Reihe von Produktions- und Pipeline-Meilensteinen im Jahr 2021 fortgesetzt, einschließlich der Einführung seines neuesten Druckers, des FX20, der Veröffentlichung des Metal X Gen 2 und der X7 Field Edition sowie seines Next Day Metal Software-Updates, das die Geschwindigkeit und Kapazität seiner globalen Flotte erhöht hat, und der KI-gestützten Blacksmith-Software für die X7-Plattform. Markforged hat außerdem führende globale Partner wie die Phillips Corporation hinzugewonnen und seine Beziehung zur Würth Additive Group, einem Unternehmen der Würth Industry North America, ausgebaut. Das Unternehmen erweiterte sein Vorstandsgremium und begann mit dem Ausbau seines Hauptsitzes in Boston, um das Wachstum seines Teams zu unterstützen.
“Der heutige Tag ist ein stolzer Moment für das gesamte Markforged-Team und ein bedeutender Meilenstein in unserer Mission, die Fertigung heute neu zu definieren, damit unsere Kunden morgen alles fertigen können, was sie sich vorstellen”, sagte Shai Terem, President und Chief Executive Officer von Markforged. “Als börsennotiertes Unternehmen werden wir uns weiterhin darauf konzentrieren, unsere ehrgeizige Produkt-Roadmap umzusetzen und die Innovation weiter zu beschleunigen, die Kundenakzeptanz zu erweitern und von den starken säkularen Trends in der Additiven Fertigung zu profitieren, was es uns ermöglicht, unsere Plattform in noch mehr Produktionsstätten auf der ganzen Welt für geschäftskritische Anwendungsfälle einzusetzen. Mit Blick auf die Zukunft haben wir einige aufregende Produkte in der Pipeline, während wir uns von zugänglichen Endverbrauchsteilen hin zu einer robusten Produktion bewegen. Ich könnte nicht begeisterter über unser talentiertes Team und die Möglichkeiten in diesem nächsten Kapitel sein.”
Kevin Hartz, Gründer und CEO von one, sagte: “Als börsennotiertes Unternehmen wird Markforged in der Lage sein, neue Beziehungen als wichtiger Partner zu noch mehr führenden globalen Herstellern aufzubauen und die erweiterte Plattform und den Erlös aus der Transaktion zu nutzen, um seine Wirkung und sein Wachstum zu beschleunigen. Ich bin begeistert, dem Vorstandsgremium beizutreten und mit einer Gruppe von talentierten und vielfältigen Geschäftsführern zusammenzuarbeiten. Ich freue mich darauf, einen Beitrag zum Team zu leisten, wenn Markforged weiter wächst und diese aufstrebende Branche in den kommenden Jahren reift und die moderne Fertigung transformiert.”
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Transaction Details
In connection with the closing of the merger, Markforged has received approximately $361 million of gross proceeds before transaction expenses, including a $210 million PIPE from Baron Capital Group, funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, Miller Value Partners, Wasatch Global Investors, and Wellington Management, as well as existing Markforged shareholders M12 – Microsoft’s Venture Fund and Porsche Automobil Holding SE.
As part of the merger, the existing management team, led by President and CEO Shai Terem, will continue to operate the business. Kevin Hartz and Carol Meyers, venture partner at Glasswing Ventures, LLC, will join Markforged’s Board of Directors. Alan Masarek, most recently CEO of Vonage (Nasdaq: VG) will join the Board as Chairman.
Additional information about the completed merger will be provided in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by Markforged with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at sec.gov.
Advisors
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. served as lead financial advisor and capital markets advisor to Markforged. William Blair and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated also acted as financial advisor and capital markets advisor to Markforged, and Goodwin Procter LLP served as legal counsel.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to one and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP served as legal counsel.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as co-placement agents on the PIPE.
About Markforged
Markforged transforms manufacturing with 3D metal and continuous carbon fiber printers capable of producing parts tough enough for the factory floor. The Markforged Digital Forge brings the power and speed of agile software development to industrial manufacturing, combining hardware, software, and materials to eliminate the barriers between design and functional part. Engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals all over the world rely on Markforged metal and composite printers for tooling, fixtures, functional prototyping, and high-value end-use production. Founded in 2013 and based in Watertown, MA, Markforged has more than 250 employees globally. Markforged has been recognized by Forbes in the Next Billion-Dollar Startups list, and listed as the #2 fastest-growing hardware company in the US in the 2019 Deloitte Fast 500. To learn more about Markforged, please visit https://markforged.com.
About one
oneis a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by A* formed for the purpose of effecting a business combination with one or more businesses in the innovation economy. one completed its initial public offering in August 2020 raising $215 million in cash proceeds. A* was founded and is led by technology industry veteran Kevin Hartz. To learn more about one, please visit https://www.a-star.co/.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although Markforged believes that it has a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, Markforged cautions you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by it and its projections of the future, about which it cannot be certain. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the timing for commencement of trading, the anticipated contribution of the members of Markforged’s board of directors and leadership to Markforged’s operations, progress and financial results, Markforged’s product roadmap, pipeline and future innovation, the functionality and applications of Markforged’s products, the expected growth of the additive manufacturing industry, the expected growth of Markforged’s revenue and customer base, the impact of Markforged’s products on its financial condition and results of operation, and the integration of Markforged’s products into the additive manufacturing market. Markforged cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this press release will prove to be accurate. These forward looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, general economic, political and business conditions; the ability of Markforged to maintain its listing on the New York Stock Exchange; the effect of COVID-19 on Markforged’s business and financial results; the outcome of any legal proceedings against Markforged; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, including as a result of costs related thereto and additional burdens of being a publicly traded company; the risk that the business combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation of the business combination; the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; and those factors discussed under the header “Risk Factors” in the Proxy Statement and Prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424B(3) with the SEC on June 24, 2021 and those included under the header “Risk Factors” in one’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC. Furthermore, if the forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by us or any other person that Markforged will achieve its objectives and plans in any specified time frame, or at all. The forward-looking statements in this press release represent Markforged’s views as of the date of this press release. Markforged anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. However, while Markforged may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Markforged has no current intention of doing so except to the extent required by applicable law. You should, therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing Markforged’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
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