Hyzon Motors completes business combination with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation
Hyzon Motors Inc. (f/k/a Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation), a leading global supplier of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy vehicles, announced that it has completed its previously announced business combination with Hyzon Motors USA Inc.
Concurrent with the completion of the business combination, Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation has changed its name to “Hyzon Motors Inc.” (the post-combination entity referred to in the remainder of this release as “Hyzon”). Commencing at the open of trading on July 19, 2021, Hyzon’s Class A common stock and Hyzon’s warrants are expected to commence trading on The Nasdaq Global Select market under the symbols “HYZN” and “HYZNW,” respectively.
The transaction was unanimously approved by DCRB’s Board of Directors and was approved at a special meeting of DCRB’s stockholders on July 15, 2021. Approximately 95% of the votes cast on the business combination proposal at the Special Meeting were in favor of approving the business combination. DCRB’s stockholders also voted to approve all other proposals presented at the Special Meeting.
Management Commentary
“Completing our business combination with DCRB is a tremendous step forward for Hyzon, and for global zero emission hydrogen mobility,” said Craig Knight, CEO of Hyzon “It has been a total team effort getting to this point, and we will continue to bring the same dedication to our next, exciting phase of growth as a public company. The world increasingly recognizes the need for innovative solutions to climate change and for decarbonizing global economies, and the close of this transaction is recognition of Hyzon’s clear market and technological lead in making this a reality. We have the ability to do even more in converting commercial vehicle fleets worldwide to clean, efficient hydrogen fuel, and are excited to now continue that work.”
“We have been proud to be a partner to Hyzon, and are now excited to continue our relationship after the close of our business combination,” said Robert Tichio, DCRB Chairman and a Partner at Riverstone Holdings LLC. “Hyzon is already a leader in the clean mobility space, and they are now poised to drive hydrogen fuel cell proliferation in commercial transport across four continents, and lead the march to a zero emission future.”
Transaction Overview
As a result of this transaction Hyzon has received over $550 million in primary proceeds, consisting of funds from DCRB’s former trust account and $400 million of cash from a private placement in public equity (PIPE), after redemptions and transaction fees. Hyzon will use the proceeds to accelerate its growth and to fund operations. All equityholders of Hyzon USA prior to the combination that were eligible to receive securities in Hyzon Motors Inc. have rolled 100% of their securities, and own approximately 70% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis (excluding the conversion of certain convertible notes immediately prior to the combination).
Leadership
Hyzon will be led by Hyzon USA’s senior management team, including George Gu (Executive Chairman), Craig Knight (Chief Executive Officer), Mark Gordon (Chief Financial Officer), Adam Kroll (Chief Administrative Officer), Parker Meeks (Chief Strategy Officer), and John Zavoli (General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer).
Hyzon’s Board of Directors will be comprised of George Gu (Executive Chairman), Erik Anderson, Mark Gordon, Craig Knight, Elaine Wong, Ivy Brown, Viktor Meng, Dennis Edwards, and KD Park.
Advisors
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor to Hyzon USA, and lead placement agent on the PIPE to DCRB. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC also acted as placement agent on the PIPE. Credit Suisse and Citigroup served as financial and capital markets advisors, and Alvarium Investment Advisors acted as capital markets advisor, to DCRB. Canaccord Genuity, Colliers Securities, and Wedbush Securities served as capital markets advisors to Hyzon USA. Vinson & Elkins LLP served as legal counsel to DCRB. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP served as legal counsel to Hyzon USA. Ropes & Gray LLP served as legal counsel for the PIPE’s private placement agents.
