Crown LNG Holding AS (“Crown” or “Crown LNG”), a leading provider
of LNG liquefaction and regasification terminal technologies for
harsh weather locations, today announced that it has completed its
previously announced business combination (the “Business
Combination”) with Catcha Investment Corp (“Catcha”).
The transaction was unanimously approved by
Catcha’s board of directors and was approved at an extraordinary
general meeting of Catcha shareholders on June 12, 2024.
The combined entity will be renamed Crown LNG
Holdings Limited (“PubCo” or the “Company”) and, commencing on July
9, 2024, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants of PubCo will
trade on the Nasdaq under the new ticker symbols “CGBS” and
“CGBSW,” respectively.
Company Background
Founded with a vision to secure stable energy
supplies to growth markets exposed to harsh weather conditions,
Crown LNG designs and plans to own and operate offshore LNG
terminals in locations where onshore facilities are not feasible
for reasons such as environmental impact, access for LNG carriers
and cost – or where offshore floating terminals are not a preferred
solution due to lower availability than a fixed installation such
as the gravity based structure (“GBS”) Crown offers.
Crown is active in the two critical parts of the
LNG value chain: (1) liquefaction, where natural gas from producers
is supercooled to a liquid for transport by ship as LNG, and (2)
regasification, where the LNG is turned back into gas and delivered
to consumers and businesses as natural gas. With expertise in both
areas, Crown has the potential to enable stable, secure, year-round
LNG supplies to growing markets and locations exposed to harsh
weather conditions. In doing so, the Company aims to expand the
global market for LNG (particularly LNG supplied from the U.S.) and
contribute to lower carbon emissions in markets it serves by
replacing coal with LNG. Crown’s bottom-fixed, gravity based
structure design also is expected to ensure lower cost and a
reduced environmental footprint versus a comparable land-based LNG
terminal alternative.
Currently, Crown is advancing development of two
projects toward final investment decision – Kakinada, on the east
coast of India, and Grangemouth, in Scotland.
Management Commentary
Swapan Kataria, CEO of Crown LNG, stated, “We
are incredibly proud to complete this transaction and become a U.S.
listed public company. This transformative step enables the next
phase of growth at Crown, and the capital raised in this
transaction will further strengthen our ability to execute on our
diversified project pipeline in India, the UK, Vietnam, Canada, and
other global markets. We look forward to our continued partnership
with the Catcha team and delivering value to all of our
stakeholders.”
Patrick Grove, CEO of Catcha said, “Crown LNG is
a leader in the fast-growing LNG market and as a public company is
well-positioned to capitalize on the strong market tailwinds of
rising energy security concerns and the increasing use of natural
gas as a transition fuel. We look forward to continuing our
partnership with Crown, and are confident that the company’s deep
industry experience and innovative and proven gravity-based
structure technology will enable the company to be a leader in
addressing the global demand for LNG.”
Leadership
Crown’s senior management team will continue to
lead the now combined company, including Swapan Kataria (Chief
Executive Officer) and Jorn S. Husemoen (Chief Financial Officer).
Gunnar Knutsen will continue to serve as the President of Crown LNG
AS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crown LNG Holdings Limited,
responsible for technology selection and project execution.
PubCo’s board of directors will be comprised of
Swapan Kataria, Jørn S. Husemoen, Ellen Hanetho, Gry Osnes, and
Andrew Judson.
Advisors
Cohen & Company Capital Markets, a division
of J.V.B. Financial Group, LLC (“CCM”), served as exclusive
financial advisor and lead capital markets advisor to Catcha. In
partnership with CCM, WestOak Advisors served as energy capital
markets advisor to Catcha. Emerging Asia Capital Partners Company
Limited (“EACP”) served as financial advisors to Crown. Goodwin
Procter LLP served as legal counsel to Catcha. Nelson Mullins Riley
& Scarborough LLP served as legal counsel to Crown.
About Crown LNG Holding AS
Crown LNG Holding AS is a leading provider of
offshore LNG liquefaction and regasification terminal
infrastructure solutions for harsh weather locations, which
represent a significant addressable market for bottom-fixed,
gravity based (“GBS”) liquefaction and regasification plants, as
well as associated green hydrogen, ammonia and power projects.
Through this approach, Crown aims to provide lower carbon sources
of energy securely to under-served markets across the globe.
Visit www.crownlng.com/investors for more information.
About Catcha Investment
Corp
Catcha Investment Corp is a blank check company,
also commonly referred to as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company,
or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share
exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or
similar business combination with one or more businesses or
entities. Catcha is led by Chief Executive Officer Patrick Grove
and Chief Financial Officer Wai Kit Wong, and is sponsored by
Catcha Holdings LLC, one of the earliest and most established new
economy-focused investment groups in Southeast Asia and
Australia.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this press release contains
certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the
“safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the Business Combination. These
forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words
“believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,”
“strategy,” “aim,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,”
“should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely
result” and similar expressions, but the absence of these words
does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.
Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other
statements about future events that are based on current
expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks
and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from their
expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you
should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions
of future events. Many factors could cause actual future events to
differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press
release, including but not limited to: (i) changes in the markets
in which Crown competes, including with respect to its competitive
landscape, technology evolution or regulatory changes; (ii) the
risk that Crown will need to raise additional capital to execute
its business plans, which may not be available on acceptable terms
or at all; (iii) the ability of the parties to recognize the
benefits of the business combination agreement and the Business
Combination; (iv) the lack of useful financial information for an
accurate estimate of future capital expenditures and future
revenue; (v) statements regarding regulatory authorization and
approval expectations, (vi) statements expressing beliefs and
expectations regarding the development of Crown’s LNG terminals,
including the Kakinada Project and Grangemouth Project, (vii)
statements regarding the business operations and prospects of
third-parties, (viii) statements regarding potential financing
arrangements, (vi) statements regarding future discussions and
entry into contracts, (ix) statements relating to our goals,
commitments and strategies in relation to environmental matters;
and (x) those factors discussed in Crown’s and Catcha’s filings
with the SEC and that are contained in the Proxy Statement relating
to the Business Combination. You should carefully consider the
foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that will
be described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Proxy Statement
and other documents to be filed by Crown from time to time with the
SEC. These filings 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.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made.
Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking
statements, and while Crown and Catcha may elect to update these
forward-looking statements at some point in the future, they assume
no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
unless required by applicable law. Neither Crown nor Catcha gives
any assurance that Crown and Catcha will achieve their respective
expectations.
ContactsFor
InvestorsCaldwell BaileyICR, Inc.CrownLNGIR@icrinc.com
For MediaZach GorinICR, Inc.CrownLNGPR@icrinc.com
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