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USAR will acquire SVRE Holdings Ltd (Serra Verde) through a merger for $300 million cash and 126.85 million USAR shares, implying an equity value of approximately $2.8 billion based on USAR's April 17, 2026 closing price.

The merger is subject to multiple conditions including USAR stockholder approval, regulatory clearances, and appointment of Sir Mick Davis and Thrasyvoulos Moraitis to USAR's board, with expected completion by Q3 2026.

Thrasyvoulos Moraitis, SVRE's CEO, will become President of USAR effective at closing, with USAR assuming his existing employment terms as modified by a letter agreement.

USAR will pay SVRE a termination fee of $75 million if the merger fails due to lack of stockholder approval after an adverse recommendation change, or $25 million without such change.

Supporting stockholders owning approximately 9% of USAR shares have agreed to vote in favor of the transaction, and company shareholders will enter into lock-up agreements restricting share transfers post-closing.

USAR will file a registration statement to allow resale of merger consideration shares by company shareholders and has obtained representation and warranty insurance for the transaction.

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USA Rare Earth's acquisition of Serra Verde represents a strategic expansion through a merger valued at approximately $2.8 billion, combining cash and stock consideration. The transaction structure involves SVRE merging into a USAR subsidiary, with completion targeted for Q3 2026 contingent on multiple conditions including stockholder approval, regulatory clearances, and board appointments. The agreement includes significant termination fee provisions of $25-75 million if USAR stockholder approval is not obtained, reflecting the materiality of the deal. Concurrent executive changes include the appointment of SVRE's CEO as USAR President at closing, ensuring leadership continuity. Supporting stockholders representing 9% of shares have committed to vote in favor, while post-closing arrangements include lock-up agreements for selling shareholders and registration rights for resale of merger consideration shares. The transaction is supported by representation and warranty insurance obtained by USAR, mitigating certain risks associated with the acquisition.

USAR · USA Rare Earth Inc

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