Volato Group Faces Delisting, Terminates Agreement
Ticker: SOARW · Form: 8-K · Filed: Sep 13, 2024 · CIK: 1853070
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Volato Group, Inc. (SOARW) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Risk Level | high |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $11.50, $161.6 million |
| Sentiment | bearish |
Sentiment: bearish
Topics: delisting, material-agreement-termination, regulatory-filing
TL;DR
Volato's delisting looms as they ditch a key deal.
AI Summary
Volato Group, Inc. announced on September 9, 2024, the termination of a material definitive agreement and a notice of delisting or failure to satisfy continued listing rules. The company, formerly PROOF Acquisition Corp I, is incorporated in Delaware and operates in air transportation.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates significant financial or operational distress for Volato Group, potentially impacting its stock value and future operations.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: high — The company is facing delisting and has terminated a material definitive agreement, signaling severe financial or operational issues.
Key Players & Entities
- Volato Group, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- PROOF Acquisition Corp I (company) — Former company name
- September 9, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
FAQ
What was the specific material definitive agreement that Volato Group, Inc. terminated?
The filing does not specify the details of the material definitive agreement that was terminated.
What are the reasons for Volato Group, Inc.'s potential delisting or failure to meet listing standards?
The filing does not provide specific reasons for the delisting notice or failure to satisfy continued listing rules.
When was Volato Group, Inc. formerly known as PROOF Acquisition Corp I?
The date of the name change from PROOF Acquisition Corp I to Volato Group, Inc. was March 24, 2021.
What is Volato Group, Inc.'s Standard Industrial Classification code?
Volato Group, Inc.'s SIC code is 4522 for Air Transportation, Nonscheduled.
What is the business address of Volato Group, Inc.?
The business address of Volato Group, Inc. is 1954 Airport Road, Suite 124, Chamblee, GA 30341.
Filing Stats: 729 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 12.9 · Accepted 2024-09-13 16:10:19
Key Financial Figures
- $11.50 — A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 SOARW NYSE American LLC Indicate by c
- $161.6 million — for a total aggregate purchase price of $161.6 million for delivery between the fourth fiscal
Filing Documents
- soar-20240909.htm (8-K) — 27KB
- 0001628280-24-040340.txt ( ) — 193KB
- soar-20240909.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- soar-20240909_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 16KB
- soar-20240909_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 28KB
- soar-20240909_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 17KB
- soar-20240909_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
02. Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.02. Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement On September 10, 2024, Volato Group, Inc. (the "Company") received notice from the Honda Aircraft Company LLC ("Honda Aircraft"), that the Fleet Purchase Agreement, dated May 5, 2023 (the "FPA") would be terminated, effective immediately. As previously disclosed, the FPA covered the acquisition from Honda Aircraft of twenty-three (23) HondaJet HA-420 aircraft for a total aggregate purchase price of $161.6 million for delivery between the fourth fiscal quarter of 2023 and the fourth fiscal quarter of 2025. Pursuant to the terms of the FPA, Honda Aircraft will retain the deposits that have been previously paid by the Company and the Company has to enter into individual purchase agreements for each aircraft for which a deposit had previously been paid.
01. Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing rule or Standard; Transfer of listing
Item 3.01. Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing rule or Standard; Transfer of listing. On September 9, 2024, the Company received a written notice (the "Notice") from the staff of NYSE Regulation (the "Staff") of the NYSE American LLC ("NYSE" or "NYSE American") indicating that the Staff has determined that the Company's warrants, each warrant exercisable for one share of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the "Warrants"), are no longer suitable for listing on the NYSE American based on "abnormally low" price levels, pursuant to Section 1001 of the NYSE American Company Guide. As a result, the Staff has determined to commence proceedings to delist the Warrants from the NYSE American. The Company has a right to a review of this determination by the Listing Qualifications Panel of the NYSE. The NYSE will apply to the Securities and Exchange Commission to delist the Warrants upon completion of all applicable procedures, including any appeal by the Company of the Staff's decision. The Company does not currently intend to appeal the determination. Effective September 10, trading in the Warrants on the NYSE American has been suspended while trading in the Company's Class A Common Stock will continue on the NYSE American. The Warrants may be traded under the trading symbol "SOARW" on the pink sheets or any other available market.
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Da te: September 13, 2024 Volato Group, Inc. By: /s/ Mark Heinen Name: Mark Heinen Title: Chief Financial Officer