Englewood, Colorado, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ: XTIA) (“XTI Aerospace” or the “Company”) today announced the closing of the merger between Inpixon® and XTI Aircraft Company (“XTI”) after market close on March 12, 2024. The newly combined Company, renamed XTI Aerospace, Inc., will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “XTIA” as of market open on March 13, 2024. XTI Aerospace will focus on the development and commercialization of the TriFan 600, a fixed-wing, vertical lift crossover airplane (VLCA), as well as continuing to offer the Company’s real-time location systems (“RTLS”) technology to manufacturing and other industrial facilities. XTI Aerospace management will host a conference call presentation, date to be announced in the near future, to discuss the new Company and its business plan.
XTI Aerospace's TriFan 600 is being developed to combine the performance of a fixed-wing business airplane with the versatility of a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft (computer generated image).
A computer simulation video of the TriFan 600 fixed-wing business aircraft in development to deliver the performance of a fixed-wing business aircraft and the point-to-point convenience of a helicopter.
Chairman and CEO Scott Pomeroy brings to XTI Aerospace over 35 years of executive experience. He has guided companies in multiple sectors in public and private markets as their CEO or CFO. Pomeroy's aerospace industry experience includes his continuous service since 2009 as a director on the board of AVX Aircraft Company.
Effective upon the closing of the merger, Scott Pomeroy has been appointed chairman and chief executive officer of XTI Aerospace. Michael Hinderberger will continue in his role as chief executive officer of XTI Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of XTI Aerospace, Soumya Das will serve as chief executive officer of the RTLS business unit of XTI Aerospace, and Brooke Martellaro will be the chief financial officer of XTI Aerospace. Nadir Ali and Wendy Loundermon have resigned as chief executive officer and chief financial officer of XTI Aerospace (formerly Inpixon).
Pomeroy commented, “We’re thrilled to have successfully combined our companies. XTI Aerospace will be focused on bringing the distinctive TriFan 600 to market and meeting our performance goals as a fixed-wing business aircraft that will provide the point-to-point convenience of a helicopter. We expect the TriFan 600 to be able to serve nearly every segment of private air travel including business, medevac, leisure, and cargo. Demonstrating the market demand for the TriFan, we’ve secured over 700 conditional pre-order1 reservations, and indications of interest from a variety of customer types, which have the potential to generate over $7 billion in gross revenue2 upon delivery of the aircraft. We believe with the completion of this merger XTI Aerospace is positioned to drive value for shareholders as we execute on key milestones and progress toward commercialization. In addition, our leadership team is comprised of aviation industry veterans who bring a deep knowledge and understanding of the market. This is a transformational step in the Company’s history, and we look forward to the continued execution of our business strategy and to bringing the TriFan 600 to market.”
David Brody, founder and chairman of XTI Aircraft Company, added, “We believe this merger provides the Company with a solid foundation on which we can accelerate our development of the TriFan 600. We expect to be in a position to expand our operations, move forward on building our first full-scale piloted test aircraft and commencing flight tests within about two years, as we continue our efforts toward achieving FAA certification and commercial production.”
Concurrent with the transaction close, an entity controlled by the outgoing CEO, Nadir Ali, has invested $1.5 million in an equity financing in the Company and acquired approximately 1,500 shares of the Company’s new Series 9 Preferred Stock. Ali stated, "We are pleased to have completed the transformational merger to create XTI Aerospace. We worked tirelessly to identify strategic alternatives that we believe have the potential to maximize value for our shareholders, and we could not be more excited about this latest transaction. We are very encouraged by the progress made to date, and as an investor I look forward to witnessing the contributions of the new leadership team.”
In connection with the transaction closing, the Company and Streeterville Capital, LLC (“Streeterville”), holder of an outstanding promissory note of the Company, entered into an exchange agreement pursuant to which Streeterville exchanged the outstanding balance of the promissory note in the amount of approximately $9.8 million for approximately 9,801 shares of the Company’s Series 9 Preferred Stock.
The Company’s RTLS business unit will continue to offer real-time location systems technology products and services to manufacturing and other industrial facilities. The RTLS products and services provide streamlined operations, greater efficiency, and improved safety for its customers.
About the Merger
Additional details regarding the merger can be found in XTI Aerospace’s Form 8-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Advisors
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP represented Inpixon and Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP represented XTI Aircraft Company in connection with the merger. Maxim Group, LLC served as the exclusive financial advisor to Inpixon and Chardan Capital Markets, LLC served as the exclusive financial advisor to XTI Aircraft Company in connection with the merger.
About the TriFan 600 VLCA
The TriFan 600 is being developed to combine the performance of a fixed-wing business aircraft with the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability of a helicopter. The Company estimates that the TriFan will fly at speeds of up to 345 mph and have a range of 700 miles helipad-to-helipad – both more than twice that of most civilian helicopters similar in size to the TriFan. Incorporating VTOL capability in a fixed-wing business aircraft creates a new “vertical lift crossover airplane” (“VLCA”) category. The Company will target the existing turbine business aircraft and helicopter sectors, and the emerging advanced air mobility (AAM) market. The Company is led by an experienced management team with a successful track record of bringing aircraft to market and has secured patent protection for its design in various countries, including the United States, Canada, China, Japan, and Europe.
TriFan 600 highlights include these performance estimates and projections:
A computer graphics simulation video is available at XTI TriFan 600 simulation video.
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 $10 million per aircraft and assuming XTI is able to execute on the development program for the TriFan 600, secure FAA certification, and deliver the aircraft.
About XTI Aerospace, Inc.
XTI Aerospace is the parent Company of XTI Aircraft Company (XTIAircraft.com), an aviation business based near Denver, Colorado. The Company is guided by a leadership team with decades of experience, deep expertise, and success bringing new aircraft to market, including participating in teams that played a role in taking over 40 aircraft through FAA certification. Additionally, the Inpixon business unit of XTI Aerospace (inpixon.com) is a recognized leader in RTLS technology with customers around the world who use the Company’s location intelligence solutions in factories and other industrial facilities to help optimize operations, increase productivity, and enhance safety. For more information about XTI Aerospace, please visit XTIAerospace.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding 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 anticipated benefits of the business combination, 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, XTI’s growth plans and strategies, and the development and success of the TriFan 600, are forward-looking statements.
Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words, including “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “projects,” “will,” 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 XTI Aerospace and its management, are inherently uncertain and many factors may cause the actual results to differ materially from current expectations which include, but are not limited to:
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. XTI Aerospace gives no assurance that it will achieve its expected results. XTI Aerospace assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.
Historical note: Inpixon, prior to the completed merger, traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “INPX."
XTI Aerospace, Inc. Contacts
Investor Relations:
Crescendo Communications
Tel: +1 212-671-1020
Email: XTIA@crescendo-ir.com
Media/Sales/Marketing:
Saleem Zaheer
Email: contact@xtiaerospace.com
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