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Archer to acquire Boeing's Wisk, SkyGrid, Insitu; Boeing takes 19.75% stake
Archer Aviation Inc.
- Acquires Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, Insitu from Boeing; adds defense business with >$200M annual revenue across 35 countries.
- Boeing receives 19.75% of Archer Class A common stock plus two warrants: $100M at $13.00 and $100M at $17.88 per share.
- Boeing gets board seat (one designee) while holding >=10% of pre-closing shares; 12-month lock-up on Consideration Shares.
- Closing subject to HSR, national security approvals, NYSE listing; termination date May 9, 2027 (extendable by 3 months).
- Archer may issue up to $55M forward purchase shares to Boeing tied to a $400M+ equity offering.