Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. Announces Definitive Merger with AI Battery Intelligence Firm Electra Vehicles

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Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. (IRHO), a SPAC currently in the Real Estate & Construction sector, has entered into a definitive business combination agreement to merge with Electra Vehicles, Inc., an AI-powered battery intelligence company. This filing provides the full, legally binding details of the merger, following earlier news and a Form 425 filing. The transaction values Electra at $250 million plus an Aggregate Exercise Price, with the consideration paid in Parent Common Shares. The combined entity will be renamed "Electra AI, Inc." and is expected to trade on Nasdaq under a new ticker. The deal includes a substantial earnout structure, offering up to 15 million additional Parent Common Shares to Electra's holders based on future stock price and Annual Run Rate (ARR) milestones, which could be significantly dilutive. A critical condition for closing is a minimum of $30 million in Parent Closing Cash. Furthermore, the SPAC's sponsor has agreed to forfeit up to 800,000 shares if the Parent Closing Cash falls below certain thresholds, aligning incentives with public shareholders. Post-closing, the board will consist of seven directors, with Electra designating five and the remaining two jointly designated by Electra and the SPAC sponsor. Fabrizio Martini, Electra's CEO, is expected to become the CEO of the combined company. This transformative event marks a significant shift for IRHO into the high-growth AI and technology sector, with the market already showing positive sentiment as the stock trades near its 52-week high.

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• Definitive Merger Agreement Signed

  Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. (IRHO) has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Electra Vehicles, Inc., an AI-powered battery intelligence company. The combined company will be named Electra AI, Inc. and is expected to trade on Nasdaq under a new ticker.

• Transaction Valuation and Consideration

  The transaction values Electra at $250 million plus the Aggregate Exercise Price, with consideration paid in Parent Common Shares. The Base Purchase Price will be adjusted upwards until the Aggregate Merger Consideration represents at least 50.1% of the Aggregate Parent Fully Diluted Shares.

• Earnout Structure for Electra Holders

  Electra's holders are eligible for up to 15,000,000 additional Parent Common Shares (Earnout Cap) based on three milestones: 1/3 at VWAP >= $14.00 or ARR >= $45M, 1/3 at VWAP >= $16.00 or ARR >= $55M, and 1/3 at VWAP >= $18.00 or ARR >= $65M, over a five-year period.

• Sponsor Share Forfeiture and Minimum Cash Condition

  The SPAC sponsor will forfeit up to 800,000 shares based on the Parent Closing Cash, with full forfeiture if cash is $30 million or less. The deal requires Parent Closing Cash to equal or exceed $30 million.

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Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. (IRHO), a SPAC currently in the Real Estate & Construction sector, has entered into a definitive business combination agreement to merge with Electra Vehicles, Inc., an AI-powered battery intelligence company. This filing provides the full, legally binding details of the merger, following earlier news and a Form 425 filing. The transaction values Electra at $250 million plus an Aggregate Exercise Price, with the consideration paid in Parent Common Shares. The combined entity will be renamed "Electra AI, Inc." and is expected to trade on Nasdaq under a new ticker. The deal includes a substantial earnout structure, offering up to 15 million additional Parent Common Shares to Electra's holders based on future stock price and Annual Run Rate (ARR) milestones, which could be significantly dilutive. A critical condition for closing is a minimum of $30 million in Parent Closing Cash. Furthermore, the SPAC's sponsor has agreed to forfeit up to 800,000 shares if the Parent Closing Cash falls below certain thresholds, aligning incentives with public shareholders. Post-closing, the board will consist of seven directors, with Electra designating five and the remaining two jointly designated by Electra and the SPAC sponsor. Fabrizio Martini, Electra's CEO, is expected to become the CEO of the combined company. This transformative event marks a significant shift for IRHO into the high-growth AI and technology sector, with the market already showing positive sentiment as the stock trades near its 52-week high.