Vertical Aerospace to Host Capital Markets Day on VX4 Aircraft

TL;DR

Vertical Aerospace holding Capital Markets Day Sept 17th to update on VX4 electric jet progress & funding needs for 2028 certification.

AI Summary

On September 17, 2025, Vertical Aerospace Ltd. will host a Capital Markets Day to update investors on its strategy execution, revised business plan, manufacturing plans, and capital needs for the all-electric VX4 aircraft certification in 2028. The company also announced progress on its 'FlightPath 2030' initiative, which was launched in November 2024.

Why It Matters

This event provides crucial insights into Vertical Aerospace's progress and future capital requirements for its electric aircraft, impacting investor confidence and strategic direction.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The company is seeking capital for aircraft certification, indicating significant financial requirements and execution risk.

Key Numbers

• 2028 — VX4 Certification Target (Anticipated year for certification of the all-electric VX4 aircraft.)

Key Players & Entities

• Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (company) — Registrant
• VX4 (company) — All-electric aircraft model
• September 17, 2025 (date) — Capital Markets Day date
• 2028 (date) — VX4 aircraft certification year
• November 2024 (date) — FlightPath 2030 launch date

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $100 million — break-even by end 2029, with more than $100 million of positive free cash flow in 2030; &
• $1.0 billion — 0; · to generate approximately $1.0 billion consolidated annual revenues by 2030, a
• $10.7 billion — gin of 20%, increasing to approximately $10.7 billion consolidated annual revenues by 2035, a
• $700 million — ill require an additional approximately $700 million in capital pursuant to its base case pl
• $550 million — mount is comprised of (i) approximately $550 million in people and operating expenses, which
• $225 million — tion-ready aircraft; (ii) approximately $225 million in non-recurring engineering costs (NRC
• $75 million — ification partners; (iii) approximately $75 million in capital expenditures, relating to ai

Filing Documents

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Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-Looking Statements This Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K (the "Form 6-K") contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any express or implied statements contained in this Form 6-K that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding: the business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, including certification and the commercialization of the VX4 and the hybrid- electric VX4 variant and the timing thereof; capital expenditure requirements, which may be higher than anticipated; our ability and plans to raise additional capital to fund our operations; the differential strategy compared to our peer group; expectations surrounding pre-orders and commitments; our future results of operations and financial position and expected financial performance and operational performance, liquidity, growth and profitability strategies; our plans for capital expenditures; as well as "project," "forecast," "estimate," "may," "should," "anticipate," "will," "aim," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. Forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including, without limitation : we may not be able to raise funding through equity securities on acceptable terms, or at all; if we are unable to raise additional capital when we need or want them or generate sufficient cash flows, we may not be able to compete successfully or may need to scale back investments, which coul

SIGNATURES

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Vertical Aerospace Ltd. Date: September 17, 2025 By: /s/ Stuart Simpson Stuart Simpson Chief Executive Officer

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