Why Lucid Merged With Churchill Capital IV?
by AutoExpert | 24 February, 2021
Recently the trading market saw a 26 percent drop for the CCIV's shares after just 7 hours as Lucid made the official announcement about officially merging with the Churchill Capital IV (CCIV) in a $24 billion special purpose acquisition.
The deal only can generate not less than $4.4 billion in cash for Lucid solely, capital that can be invested in bringing the vehicles to market and rapidly expanding its factory in Arizona. In addition to the agreement, there’s also a $2.5 billion private place in PIPE led by investors, and almost $2.1 billion cash contribution from CCIV.
Lucid is currently leading the new era of high-technology and high-efficiency zero-emission transportation. There’s a race-proven meticulous technology and engineering which ensured the well-deserved number one on the leading powertrain efficiency and the newest levels of performance. Their next-in-line project is a new pure-electric luxury sedan, 2021 Lucid Air, and the 2023 Gravity Performance Luxury SUV. So, despite its huge success and innovative ideas, why is the merge essential?
It’s well known that having a new idea and a starting capital doesn’t guarantee that the concept will get on the market. Sacrifices are to be made. There’s always a need for more… investments, team members, refreshing ideas. Generally speaking, it’s a business opportunity for both parties. Lucid gets to expand, CCIV gets a future-sustainable investment, plenty of new jobs across the U.S., and the clients collect the benefits – the 2021 Lucid Air and the 2023 Gravity SUV release as planned on the market. Basically, it’s a win-win for all the parts.