Exhibit 99.1
GigCapital2 and Bolder Industries Have Signed an Exclusive Letter of Intent for a Business Combination Planned to be Closed in Early Q1’21
Bolder Industries converts end-of-life tires into sustainable industrial products for large global end markets, making it an environment friendly manufacturer
Bolder has developed the world’s most sustainable replacement for traditional carbon black, a key material used globally in rubber tire production, using the world’s largest recovered carbon black production equipment operating commercially
Proven revolutionary technology delivers extraordinary sustainability benefits, including 98% less water used, 61% less electricity used, and 97% reduced CO2 emissions as compared to the incumbent
Output products have been validated by industry leaders including Ford, Avient, Hexpol Continental, Cooper Standard, GFL Environmental, Nucor and Otter Products
Tony Wibbeler, Founder and CEO of Bolder Industries, and Robert Fenwick-Smith the Executive Chairman of the Board of Bolder Industries will continue to lead the Combined Company
PALO ALTO, Calif. and BOULDER, Colo., October 27, 2020 – GigCapital2, Inc. (NYSE: GIX), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, and Waste to Energy Partners LLC (dba Bolder Industries) (“Bolder Industries” or “Bolder” or “the Company”) announced today that they have entered into a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) for a business combination. The business combination would result in Bolder Industries becoming a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. Under the terms of the LOI, GigCapital2 and Bolder would become a combined entity, with Bolder’s existing shareholders rolling over a majority of the equity in the combined public company.
Bolder Industries, a certified B Corporation, innovates sustainable rubber and plastic solutions that address the global waste-tire problem by providing valuable new product outputs from recovered tire materials. The Company’s flagship product, BolderBlack®, is a carbon black alternative that replaces petroleum-derived carbon black as a rubber reinforcing agent and a black pigment in plastics. BolderBlack is produced from 100% post-consumer or post-industrial tires and rubber scrap and is the world’s most sustainable replacement for traditional carbon black, a key material used globally in rubber tire production.
Tony Wibbeler, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bolder Industries, commented: “Bolder Industries was founded on our mission to divert materials from landfill, offset greenhouse gas emissions, reduce water and electricity usage and create local jobs. We have now met those goals at scale with our proven tire reuse solution; addressing the growing global waste tire issue at 40 billion pounds per year and the increasing demand for sustainably sourced materials. We have built an incredible foundation based on revolutionary technology, financial strength and a deeply knowledgeable team with significant operational and product development expertise. This combination with GigCapital2 will allow us to further deliver on our mission, accelerate our growth, and deliver significant shareholder value as a public company.”
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