[ 1 月 18 日 - 台北 ] 為城市提供永續移動解決方案，也是全球電池交換生態系統的技術領導者 Gogoro® Inc.，與公開交易之特殊目的收購公司 (SPAC, Special Purpose Acquisition Company) Poema Global Holdings Corp. (美國納斯達克股票代碼 : PPGH ; “Poema Global”) ，今天宣布獲得策略夥伴包括 Hero MotoCorp 和 Engine No. 1 以及其他投資人的私募增資 (PIPE) ，超額認購的資金自 2.57 億美元再提高至 2.85 億美元。
「我們很高興迎來兩家新的投資人參與私募增資，分別是全球最重要的摩托車及速克達製造商領導者 Hero MotoCorp 和專注於利用資本主義力量推動更遠大的 ESG 思維來創造長期價值的策略投資集團 Engine No. 1。」Gogoro 創辦人、董事長兼執行長陸學森表示：「Gogoro 正在改變人們使用和分享可攜式能源的方式，引領世界上人口最稠密城市的交通成功轉型。憑藉我們的願景、創新技術、不斷擴大的全球足跡和經驗豐富的管理團隊，Gogoro 扮演一個絕佳的角色，協助改變城市移動行為，並從擁有超過 5 億台兩輪車輛的亞洲市場中尋找商機。」
現有的私募增資 (PIPE) 是由一群世界級的投資者鼎力支持，包括策略夥伴鴻海科技集團、印尼最大的科技集團 GoTo Group、Gogoro 車輛合作夥伴、現有及新增的金融投資夥伴：如美國 Generation Investment Management、新加坡淡馬錫基金 (Temasek) 與創始投資人潤泰集團的尹衍樑博士。
Hero MotoCorp 董事長兼首席執行長 Pawan Munjal 博士說道：「我們對 Gogoro 私募增資 (PIPE) 的投資符合我們的願景 –『成為交通移動的未來』。我們已經與 Gogoro 合作，將現今的電動運具和電池交換網路帶到印度和其他全球市場。在 Hero MotoCorp，我們持續完全致力於永續發展，並扮演關鍵角色把乾淨的交通移動方式帶到全世界。」
Engine No. 1 投資組合經理 Edward Sun 認為：「Gogoro 提出有別於傳統能源補給的解決方案和創新產品，幫助各國交通運輸部門實現減碳目標。我們的投資將進一步協助 Gogoro 達成願景，徹底改變我們使用和共享能源的方式。我們將持續且密切地與 Gogoro 合作，伴隨著 Gogoro 團隊持續拓展全球版圖。」Engine No. 1 在國際間是一個極富盛名的投資集團，其成立宗旨是運用環境、社會和 ESG 數據來推動長期經濟價值，並相信公司對其員工、客戶、社區和環境的投資會大大提高其業績。美國總市值最大的公開上市石油公司埃克森美孚 (ExxonMobil) 及全球最大的汽車製造公司通用汽車 (General Motors) 皆為 Engine No. 1 所選擇投資與發揮積極影響力的對象。Engine No. 1 同時認為未來交通運輸將往電動化發展，採用電動運具會為車輛製造商帶來比傳統運具更高的業務價值。
Gogoro 財務長 Bruce Aitken 表示：「Gogoro 很高興 Hero MotoCorp 和 Engine No. 1 成為我們的私募增資 (PIPE) 夥伴。我們近期已提交 F-4 申請資料，有望在第一季度如期完成 SPAC 交易。此外，2021 年營收超越原本的財務目標，Gogoro 正在實現我們的計劃和期望。我們的私募增資 (PIPE) 中有三種投資群體：包含持續支持我們願景的現有投資人、可以幫助我們擴大版圖的新策略投資人、以及新的機構投資人。Hero MotoCorp 是主要的 OEM 和市場拓展合作夥伴，而 Engine No. 1 將提供我們在環境影響議題上如何推動經濟價值的指導策略，他們的加入再度驗證了我們長久以來的策略和計劃。」
Gogoro 的電池交換生態系統，是輕型都會電動車輛能源補充的成熟領先解決方案，自 2015 年開始銷售至今，公司已累計創造營收超過 10 億美元，並取得超過 45 萬個電池交換合約用戶。
合併後的公司將專注於加速 Gogoro 多元業務的全球擴張，包括獨特且經過驗證的電池交換訂閱服務、智慧電池與電池交換站、電池交換網路管理系統、電動車輛和電動車輛系統關鍵零組件的銷售等。正式合併完成後 Gogoro 為存續公司，公司的名稱仍維持 Gogoro Inc.，並以股票代碼 “GGR” 在美國納斯達克上市。
關於 Hero MotoCorp
總部位於印度新德里的 Hero MotoCorp Ltd. 是連續二十年，全球規模最大（以單一公司每年的銷量計算）專注於製造摩托車與速克達的廠商；自公司成立以來，Hero MotoCorp 累計銷售了超過 1 億輛的機車，並在全世界包括亞洲、非洲、中東、中南美洲等超過 40 個國家販售商品。Hero MotoCorp 共有八個最先進的生產基地，除了六個在印度的工廠以外，在哥倫比亞與孟加拉也各有一個海外廠房。Hero MotoCorp 擁有兩個世界級的研發設施，一個是位於印度北部拉賈斯坦邦 (Rajasthan state) 的創新與技術中心 (Centre of Innovation and Technology, CIT) ，另一個則是位於德國的 Hero Tech Centre Germany GmBH。Hero MotoCorp 也是各項運動賽事（包括高爾夫、足球、曲棍球、板球與賽車等）最大的企業推廣者之一，十五次高爾夫大賽冠軍老虎伍茲 (Tiger Woods) 是 Hero 的全球企業夥伴。更多資訊請搜尋：www.heromotocorp.com | Facebook: /HeroMotoCorpIndia | Twitter: @HeroMotoCorp | IG: HeroMotoCorpHero
關於 ENGINE NO. 1
Engine No. 1 是一家投資公司，透過積極正面的影響，創造長期有利的價值。該公司亦會透過多種策略投資上市公司和民營企業，欲了解更多資訊請搜尋：www.Engine1.com
關於 Poema Global Holdings Corp.
Poema Global Holdings Corp. 是一家下轄於 Princeville Capital 的特殊目的收購公司（SPAC），其成立的目的是與一個或多個企業進行合併。Poema Global 的發起團隊匯集了 100 多年的綜合經驗，以幫助和啟動卓越的全球技術領導者，在公開市場上成功上市並為股東創造長期價值。在聯席董事長 Emmanuel DeSousa 和 Joaquin Rodriguez Torres、執行長 Homer Sun 和總裁 Marc Chan 的領導下，Poema Global 特別關注歐洲和亞洲區域，尋求與「擁有經過驗證的技術」和「有吸引力的單位經濟」的公司完成業務合併。更多的資訊，請拜訪 https://www.poema-global.com/
關於 Gogoro®
成立於 2011，Gogoro 憑藉創新的力量，改變你我使用能源的方式；透過重新思考都會能源，我們啟發世界不斷地尋找更聰明、更永續的城市移動之道。Gogoro 的電池交換與車輛平台，提供一個智慧、已驗證、且永續的長期生態系，造就了嶄新的都會移動方式。一路走來、我們期許自己在車輛設計、推廣電動化、智慧電池設計、電池交換、利用人工智慧聰明地管理電池供需與安全的先進雲端服務等面向上，持續開創新局。即便這個任務是如此艱鉅，對 Gogoro 而言，有機會挑戰「突破現狀、設立新標準、在我們居住的城市中成就更高規格的永續運輸」等目標更顯難能可貴！更多資訊請搜尋：https://www.gogoro.com/tw/press
關於 Gogoro Network® 智慧電池交換網路
Gogoro 提出有別於傳統能源補給的嶄新解決方案 Gogoro Network — 奠基於電池交換與智慧移動服務的開放平台。Gogoro Network 集資訊連結、人工智慧、機器學習於一體，從而建立新一代電池交換與能源補充方式，它能夠聰明且可擴展地根據使用者、不同族群及商業目的，做動態與多元的連續自我優化。Powered by Gogoro Network (PBGN) 方案則提供 Gogoro 車廠夥伴，運用 Gogoro 創新及智慧解決方案（不論是智慧動力總成、控制器、元件或是智慧系統）的商業模式，各個車廠都可以發展與推出整合使用 Gogoro Network 與交換電池的獨特電動車輛。
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This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) that are based on beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to Poema Global Holdings Corp. (“Poema Global”) and Gogoro Inc. (“Gogoro”). In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “target,” “seek” or the negative or plural of these words, or other similar expressions that are predictions or indicate future events or prospects, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including projections of market opportunity and market share including in Indonesia, the ability of Gogoro’s business model to be successful in the future, future products, the capability of Gogoro’s technology, Gogoro’s business plans including its plans to expand in Indonesia and globally, any benefits of Gogoro’s partnerships including its partnership with Gojek and Pertamina, and expectations related to the terms and the timing of the proposed transaction between Gogoro and Poema Global are also forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although each of Poema Global and Gogoro believes that it has a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this communication, each of Poema Global and Gogoro caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known and projections of the future, which are inherently uncertain. In addition, there will be risks and uncertainties described in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form F-4 relating to the proposed transaction, which is expected to be filed by Gogoro with the SEC and other documents filed by Gogoro or Poema Global from time to time with the SEC. These filings may identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Neither Poema Global nor Gogoro can assure you that the forward-looking statements in this communication will prove to be accurate. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, the ability to complete the business combination due to the failure to obtain approval from Poema Global’s shareholders or satisfy other closing conditions in the business combination agreement, the occurrence of any event that could give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement, the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, the amount of redemption requests made by Poema Global’s public shareholders, costs related to the transaction, the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the risk that the transaction disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation of the transaction, the outcome of any potential litigation, government or regulatory proceedings and other risks and uncertainties, including those to be included under the heading “Risk Factors” in the registration statement on Form F-4 to be filed by Gogoro with the SEC and those included under the heading “Risk Factors” in the annual report on Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2020 of Poema Global and in its subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the SEC. There may be additional risks that neither Poema Global nor Gogoro presently know or that Poema Global and Gogoro currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward looking statements. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by Poema Global, Gogoro, their respective directors, officers or employees or any other person that Poema Global and Gogoro will achieve their objectives and plans in any specified time frame, or at all. The forward-looking statements in this communication represent the views of Poema Global and Gogoro as of the date of this communication. Subsequent events and developments may cause those views to change. However, while Poema Global and Gogoro may update these forward-looking statements in the future, there is no current intention to do so, except to the extent required by applicable law. You should, therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing the views of Poema Global or Gogoro as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication.
其他有關本交易在美國證券交易委員會成案的重要資訊及如何取得
Important Additional Information Regarding the Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, Gogoro will file a registration statement on Form F-4 with the SEC that will include a prospectus with respect to Gogoro’s securities to be issued in connection with the proposed transaction and a proxy statement with respect to the shareholder meeting of Poema Global to vote on the proposed transaction. Shareholders of Poema Global and other interested persons are encouraged to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus as well as other documents to be filed with the SEC because these documents will contain important information about Poema Global, Gogoro and the proposed transaction. After the registration statement is declared effective, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus to be included in the registration statement will be mailed to shareholders of Poema Global as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed transaction. Once available, shareholders of Poema Global will also be able to obtain a copy of the F-4, including the proxy statement/prospectus, and other documents filed with the SEC without charge, by directing a request to: 101 Natoma St., 2F, San Francisco, CA 94105. The preliminary and definitive proxy statement/ prospectus to be included in the registration statement, once available, can also be obtained, without charge, at the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov).
徵求參與人
Participants in the Solicitation
Poema Global and Gogoro and their respective directors and executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the potential transaction described in this communication under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of Poema Global and their ownership is set forth in Poema Global’s filings with the SEC, including its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and subsequent filings in section 16 of the Exchange Act or on Form 10-Q. Additional information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of Poema Global’s shareholders in connection with the potential transaction will be set forth in the registration statement containing the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus when those are filed with the SEC. These documents are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: 101 Natoma St., 2F, San Francisco, CA 94105.
非要約或招攬
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the potential transaction and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of Poema Global or Gogoro, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act.
