Eve, an Embraer company and a leader in the development of next-generation Urban Air Mobility (UAM) solutions, announced that Zanite Acquisition Corp, a special purpose acquisition company focused on the aviation sector, has filed its definitive proxy statement on Form DEFM14A (the “Definitive Proxy Statement”) related to the companies’ previously announced proposed business combination. The filing of the Definitive Proxy Statement is an important step to Eve becoming a publicly-traded company.
Zanite stockholders are encouraged to read the Definitive Proxy Statement in its entirety and to vote “FOR” all the proposals described therein. If the Business Combination is approved by Zanite’s stockholders and all other closing conditions are satisfied, Zanite will change its name to “Eve Holding, Inc.” and the combined company’s common stock and public warrants will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols “EVEX” and “EVEXW”, respectively.
The board of directors of Zanite recommends that stockholders vote “FOR” all proposals in advance of the Special Meeting that will be hold on May 6 by signing, dating and returning the proxy card upon receipt by following the instructions on the proxy card.
The business combination of Eve and Zanite was announced in December 2021 and Embraer will remain the majority shareholder, with an equity interest of approximately 82% in Eve Holding Inc. The company resulting from the business combination is expected to have an equity value of approximately USD 2.9 billion.