Secures up to $800M in Highly Dilutive Financing Package Amid Going Concern Warning

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Vertical Aerospace has finalized a financing package of up to $800 million, including a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement and convertible preferred shares, to address its 'going concern' risk, but at the cost of significant potential dilution for shareholders.

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• Secures Up to $800M Financing Package

  The company has finalized a comprehensive financing package of up to $800 million, which includes a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (SEPA), Series A Preferred Shares, and additional convertible notes. This follows the 6-K announcement on April 20, 2026, confirming the closing of this package.

• Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (SEPA)

  Entered into a SEPA with YA II PN, Ltd. for up to $500 million in ordinary shares, which may be sold from time to time at 97% of the average daily VWAP. The company is issuing $2 million in ordinary shares as a commitment fee for this agreement.

• Series A Preferred Share Agreement

  Entered into a securities purchase agreement for up to $250 million of Series A Preferred Shares with YA II PN, Ltd. These preferred shares are convertible into ordinary shares at a variable conversion price, subject to a floor price, indicating potential significant dilution.

• Additional Convertible Notes with Mudrick Capital

  Secured the right to cause Mudrick Capital to purchase up to $50 million in additional Convertible Senior Secured Notes, convertible at a fixed price of $3.50 per ordinary share. The maturity date of existing convertible notes was also extended to December 15, 2030.

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Vertical Aerospace has secured a comprehensive financing package of up to $800 million, which is critical for its continued operations given the explicit 'going concern' warning in the filing. While this financing provides a lifeline, the terms are highly dilutive for existing shareholders. The potential capital raise represents a substantial percentage of the company's current market capitalization, indicating significant financial distress and a high cost of capital. Investors should be aware of the substantial dilution risk and the company's ongoing need for capital to fund its development and certification efforts.