Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) investor relations material

Company overview and business model

• Focuses on designing, manufacturing, and selling zero-emission electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for the advanced air mobility market, leveraging aerospace, automotive, and energy industry technologies.

• Developed multiple full-scale prototypes, with ongoing certification efforts for its flagship Valo aircraft targeting commercial use by 2028.

• Pursues global certification, working with UK CAA, EASA, and aiming for validation in the US, Brazil, and Japan.

• Expanding product line to include a hybrid-electric aircraft for longer range and higher payload applications in defense, logistics, and emergency services.

• Business model includes OEM sales, aftermarket services, and partnerships with airlines, leasing companies, tourism, and logistics sectors.

Risk factors and disclosures

• Faces significant risks due to limited operating history, lack of commercial aircraft sales, and dependency on raising additional capital.

• Material uncertainty exists regarding ability to continue as a going concern due to limited cash and recurring losses.

• Risks include delays or failures in aircraft certification, reliance on partners and suppliers, and potential for market underdevelopment.

• All pre-orders are conditional and may be terminated; pre-delivery payments may be refundable.

• Identified material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting.

Market opportunity and competitive landscape

• Targets the advanced air mobility market, aiming to replace traditional transport options and serve new sectors such as tourism, logistics, and emergency services.

• Seeks to establish a global eVTOL ecosystem through strategic partnerships and supply chain integration.