Berlin, 29.02.24 EAMD European AeroMarine Drones AG (WKN 661195) is realigning itself and entering into a strategic partnership with the well-known aircraft manufacturer LIFT Air (Flight Design, HORTEN, Winglift), which is part of the LINDIG Group.
“The production of drones exclusively for the civil sector (logistics, security, infrastructure) will only achieve satisfactory results in three to five years. With LIFT Air as a major player in “green aviation”, EAMD is in a position to immediately offer manned and unmanned special aircraft,” says CEO Dr. Marco Metzler.
“With the strategic partnership and the planned acquisition of 51% of LIFT Air GmbH, we are growing to become the leading provider of specialized aircraft for civil applications,” Metzler continues.
“The order book of Flight Design, a majority shareholding of LIFT Air GmbH, is well filled with 70 F2 series aircraft on order, meaning that production is running at full capacity this year. In addition, with Winglift and HORTEN, there are already flown demonstrators for unmanned cargo transport and the promising segment of urban aviation, which are to be further developed together with EAMD in the coming years,” confirms the Managing Director of LIFT Air GmbH, Dr. Sören Bräutigam.
As part of the strategic partnership, EAMD has a purchase option on 51% of LIFT Air GmbH, which is to be realized within the next 6 months. To finance this transaction, EAMD is issuing a convertible bond with a volume of up to EUR 15 million, as resolved at the last AGM.
As a first step in the strategic partnership, LINDIG GmbH, the holding company of the LINDIG Group, acquired 100,000 shares (9.18% of the total shares) in EAMD from strategic shareholders of EAMD in February 2024.
“Further steps in the integration of LIFT Air GmbH, from a 51% stake to full integration into EAMD, are being planned with EAMD,” says Sven Lindig, owner of the LINDIG Group.
EAMD European AeroMarine Drones AG
EAMD AeroMarine Drones AG is a listed company based in Berlin. EAMD offers the further development of industry solutions and sales for innovative, sustainable and green aviation concepts worldwide. The company brings together the expertise of innovative European SMEs and European research institutions.
LINDIG-Group
LINDIG is a family-run group of companies based in Thuringia (Germany), which can look back on 125 years of history and combines companies and services from the intralogistics, access technology and aviation sectors. With more than 400 employees at 8 locations, the LINDIG Group will generate a turnover of over 100 million euros in 2023. LINDIG GmbH is the holding company of the LINDIG Group.
LIFT Air
LIFT Air is part of the LINDIG Group and manages various companies and projects in green aviation. With its holdings in Flight Design, HORTEN Aircraft and Winglift, it is positioned in the growing field of advanced air mobility (AAM). All LIFT Air activities pursue the vision of taking a leading role in green aviation through the use of innovative aviation concepts and green energy.
Winglift
Winglift is a project of the operative LIFT Air GmbH and is a medium-sized cargo UAS that is optimized for efficient long-haul flights and can take off and land vertically (VTOL) at the same time. With its hybrid propulsion system, it aims to transport time-critical cargo more sustainably and competitively than current logistics solutions.
Flight Design
Founded in 1988, Flight Design has become the market leader in the light aircraft category with its EASA certification as a development and manufacturing company and builds one of the most successful two-seater aircraft in the world, of which more than 2,000 are already flying around the world. The successfully launched F2, designed to the CS23 standard, has already received certification in Europe, India, China and the USA. In addition, the F2 is the starting point for the entire new F-Series product family with a 4-seater, an all-electric and other versions already in development. Flight Design stands for innovative, safe, high-performance, comfortable and sustainable aircraft with the best price-performance ratio.
HORTEN
HORTEN Aircraft GmbH is a company of the LINDIG Group, the majority of which is to be integrated into Lift Air GmbH in 2024. HORTEN is developing an ultra-modern and economical 5-seater light aircraft – without a classic fuselage and tail unit – a so-called flying wing. In 2019, the HX-2 demonstrated its potential with its maiden flight at the AERO in Friedrichshafen (Germany). Since 2020, HORTEN has been pursuing the vision “HORTEN – born for hydrogen”.
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