Aptera Motors signs manufacturing deal with Launch, pays partly in warrants
On August 14, 2026, Aptera Motors entered a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Shanghai Launch Automotive Technology under which Launch will provide manufacturing and contract-engineering work. Aptera agreed to pay up to RMB 300 million, with two-thirds of each approved invoice paid in cash up to RMB 200 million and one-third paid through warrants up to RMB 100 million. The filing says the deal could result in additional share issuance to Launch, which may dilute existing shareholders.
Key points
- Agreement effective August 14, 2026; Launch to perform manufacturing, engineering, tooling and testing under agreed work orders
- Initial warrants for 3,369,629 Class B shares, valued at RMB 50 million, issued to Launch on the effective date; not exercisable until credited against approved invoices
- Warrants have a five-year term, with exercise prices of $2.20 for initial warrants and at least $2.25 per share for later warrants
- Warrants are subject to a 4.99% beneficial ownership limit and a 19.99% exchange cap unless Nasdaq stockholder approval is obtained
The filing
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