Fisker To List On NYSE Through Merger With Spartan Energy Acquisition Corp.
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Fisker To List On NYSE Via Spartan Energy Merger

Transaction to provide more than $1 billion of gross proceeds to the company. Proceeds to fully fund the development of the all-electric Fisker Ocean through start of production in 2022.

Fisker and Spartan Energy Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of Apollo Global Management have entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination that would result in Fisker becoming a publicly listed company. 

Based in Los Angeles, California, Fisker is aiming to revolutionize the automotive industry by developing “emotionally desirable and eco-friendly” electric vehicles, supported by advanced mobility solutions. The proposed transaction is anticipated to provide Fisker the necessary funding to bring its first product, the Fisker Ocean, to production in late 2022. 

The Fisker Ocean is a fully electric SUV with premium styling and features and has been designed to be the world’s most sustainable vehicle, including extensive use of environmentally friendly and recycled materials. The Fisker Ocean will be available to consumers through an innovative leasing package, optimized for driver convenience and accessibility. The vehicle has won numerous awards since its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier in 2020, highlighting strong market reception for this type of vehicle and for the Fisker ethos of appealing design and sustainability. 

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