Australian EV charger developer Tritium to make debut on NASDAQ via SPAC route

3 min read | May 27, 2021 09:18 AM AEST | By Tripti Joshi

Summary

  • Brisbane-based EV fast charger manufacturer Tritium is on track to get listed on the NASDAQ under the “DCFC” symbol.
  • The Company has entered into a definitive agreement with DCRN, Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation II, a special purpose acquisition company.
  • The proceeds from the deal would fund Tritium’s growth plan, enabling the Company to expand its business operations.

Brisbane-based Tritium, a developer and manufacturer of direct current fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), has entered into a definitive agreement with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation II (NASDAQ:DCRN, DCRNW). The Company disclosed that with the deal, Tritium would be publicly listed on the NASDAQ.

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Tritium to take the SPAC route to make its NASDAQ debut Source: © Demidovichphotostock | Megapixl.com

Moreover, on completion of the transaction, the merger would be known as Tritium and would trade under the new ticker “DCFC” on NASDAQ.

                         

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Tritium was founded in 2001 and has witnessed significant revenue growth in the last five years.  The Company is valued at ~US$1.2 billion.

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Proceeds from the agreement

The Australian Company disclosed that the transaction is expected to generate gross proceeds of nearly US$403 million of cash, with the assumption of minimal redemptions by the public stockholders of DCRN.

Additionally, the proceeds would be used to fully fund the growth of Tritium as a technology industry leader in the direct current (DC) fast charging space for electric vehicles (EVs).

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The pre-money enterprise worth of the combined group is US$1.4 billion at a per-share price of US$10.

The Company is confident that the transaction would offer substantial capital to develop Tritium’s operations to three international manufacturing facilities.

The funds will be invested in:

  • A new Europe production facility.
  • Los Angeles site expansion.
  • Advancement of the Brisbane facilities.

With this deal, DCRN and Tritium will work in fastening the efficient electrification of global transport.

Jane Hunter, CEO of Tritium, commented-

Mr Hunter added that the agreement would provide further support to Tritium for its market viability and vision as well as to the e-mobility sector. The deal will help fund Tritium’s growth plans, enabling the Company to expand its business operations.

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