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Business Insider
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Volato Stock (SOAR) Flies 60% Higher on M2i Global Deal
Volato (SOAR) stock flew higher on Thursday after the company announced a merger agreement with M2i Global (MTWO). This agreement will have Volato acquire M2i Global to create a diversified industrial provider for various industries. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Under the terms of the agreement, M2i Global will receive shares representing 90% of SOAR stock, with the remaining 10% belonging to current Volato shareholders. This will also result in a reorganization of the company, including the resignation of CEO Matt Liotta, who will take over as the president of its aviation technology business lines. SOAR stock was up 57.14% in pre-market trading today, following a nearly 4% drop yesterday. The stock is also still down 64.54% year-to-date and 87.04% over the past 12 months. Is Volato Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold? Wall Street's coverage of Volato is thin, but TipRanks' AI analyst, Spark, has that gap covered. Spark rates SOAR stock as Underperform (39) with a $2 price target, representing a potential 7.83% downside for the shares. It cites 'poor financial performance and legal troubles' as reasons for this rating.
Business Wire
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Volato to Combine with M2i Global in a Strategic Transaction, Unlocking Value Through Industrial Scale and Platform Independence
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Volato Group, Inc. (the 'Company' or 'Volato') (NYSE American: SOAR), a technology-first private aviation company, and M2i Global, Inc. ('M2i Global') (OTCQB: MTWO), a developer of full-spectrum critical mineral supply chains, today announced the signing of a non-binding term sheet under which M2i Global will be acquired by Volato in a transaction that positions the combined company for scale, strategic capital access, and long-term growth. This transaction brings together two distinct but complementary platforms: – M2i Global, with a clear path to federal partnerships, high-value offtake agreements, and battery metals leadership; and – Volato's proprietary aviation software, Vaunt experiential travel platform, and investment vehicles, which will be retained as a separate operating unit led by current Volato CEO and Co-Founder Matt Liotta. Upon completion of the acquisition, M2i Global will receive common shares of Volato stock such that M2i Global will own approximately 90% of the total issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Volato on an as-converted and fully diluted basis (excluding any outstanding public warrants for Volato common stock) and the current shareholders of Volato will own approximately 10% of the total issued and outstanding shares of Volato common stock on an as-converted and fully diluted basis (excluding any outstanding public warrants for Volato's common stock). Following closing, Maj. Gen. (Ret) Alberto Rosende will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of Volato. Matt Liotta will continue to serve on the board of the combined company and will lead the aviation and software operating unit as President, supported by a growth-focused budget and potential spin-out opportunity. Mark Heinen shall remain as Chief Financial Officer of the combined company. 'We've made real progress turning Volato around—posting net income, reducing debt, and scaling new platforms—but the public market hasn't recognized it,' said Matt Liotta, CEO of Volato. 'This transaction re-rates our value and gives our shareholders exposure to a macroeconomic growth engine in critical minerals, while keeping our aviation platforms intact and scaling under experienced leadership. It's not an exit—it's a rebirth.' The combined company will pursue listing on the NYSE American and is expected to consolidate key business lines while preserving management continuity and operational momentum. M2i Global brings high-value relationships, including: An exclusive offtake agreement with NT Minerals valued at approximately $850 million; Partnerships across battery recycling, cathode material manufacturing, and brownfield mining; and A seasoned leadership and advisory team with proven public market and government execution. 'Volato's aviation software and financial discipline impressed us,' said Maj. Gen. (Ret) Alberto Rosende, CEO of M2i Global. 'Their platforms, especially Vaunt and Mission Control, are assets we intend to nurture, and Matt will continue to lead their growth. Together, we create a dual-engine company: one focused on national resilience, the other on next-generation travel and aviation software.' This transaction comes as the need for secure U.S. access to critical minerals has moved to the forefront of national policy, with recent executive orders highlighting urgency around antimony, graphite, and rare earth metals. SOAR shareholders are now positioned to benefit from two growth stories: A high-upside industrial platform aligned with federal initiatives A proven aviation technology business with growing traction and independent funding The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval of the transaction by the shareholders of both Volato and M2i Global. Advisors A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is serving as financial advisor to M2i Global, Inc. and Curvature Securities, LLC is serving as financial advisor to Volato Group, Inc. Dykema Gossett, PLLC serves as legal counsel to Volato Group, Inc. Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP serves as legal counsel to M2i Global, Inc. About Volato Volato is a private aviation company advancing the industry with innovative solutions in aviation software and on-demand flight access. Volato's proprietary Mission Control software drives efficiency across operations and supports operators in managing fractional ownership, charter, and other services. Volato's Vaunt platform connects travelers with available private flights, offering a flexible option for on-demand travel. With a commitment to advanced technology and customer-focused solutions, Volato is building scalable tools to elevate service quality and operational effectiveness in private aviation. For more information about Volato, please visit About M2i Global, Inc. M2i Global, Inc., through its subsidiary U.S. Minerals and Metals Corp., provides engineering, research, and services that integrate people, technology, and solutions from across sectors to ensure access to critical minerals and metals for national defense and economic security. The Company aims to establish a Strategic Mineral Reserve in partnership with the U.S. Federal Government, creating a resilient supply chain that addresses the global shortage of essential minerals and metals. Additional Information about the Proposed Transaction and Where to Find It This communication relates to a potential transaction (the 'Transaction') involving M2i Global and Volato. If a legally binding definitive agreement with respect to the potential Transaction is executed, Volato intends to file with the SEC a Current Report on Form 8-K with respect to the execution of the definitive agreement and a registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement"), which will include a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus. This communication is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, the definitive proxy statement/final prospectus or any other document that Volato or M2i Global has filed or will file with the SEC or send to its shareholders or investors in connection with the potential Transaction. This document does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the potential Transaction and other matters and is not intended to form the basis for any investment decision or any other decision in respect of such matters. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, VOLATO'S SHAREHOLDERS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED BY VOLATO WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE POTENTIAL TRANSACTION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN IN THEIR ENTIRETY BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE POTENTIAL TRANSACTION BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE POTENTIAL TRANSACTION AND THE PARTIES TO THE POTENTIAL TRANSACTION. After the Registration Statement is declared effective, the definitive proxy statement will be mailed to shareholders of Volato as of a record date to be established for voting on the potential Transaction. Additionally, Volato will file other relevant materials with the SEC in connection with the potential Transaction. Copies of the Registration Statement, the definitive proxy statement/final prospectus and all other relevant materials for the potential Transaction filed or that will be filed with the SEC may be obtained, when available, free of charge at the SEC's website at Volato's shareholders may also obtain copies of the definitive proxy statement/prospectus, when available, without charge, by directing a request to Volato at 1954 Airport Road, Suite 124, Chamblee, GA 30341, or by telephone at (844) 399-8998. Participants in the Solicitation of Proxies Volato and M2i Global and certain of their respective directors and officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Volato's shareholders in connection with the proposed Transaction. Volato's shareholders and other interested persons may obtain, without charge, more detailed information regarding the names and interests in the proposed Transaction of Volato's directors and officers in Volato's filings with the SEC, including Volato's annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to Volato's shareholders in connection with the Transaction and a description of their direct and indirect interests will be included in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed Transaction when it becomes available. Shareholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the proxy statement/prospectus carefully before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources indicated above. No Offer or Solicitation This communication is for information purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute, or form part of, an offer, invitation or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, pursuant to the potential Transaction or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. The potential Transaction is expected to be implemented solely pursuant to a legally binding definitive agreement which is expected to be filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K by Volato, and which is expected to contain the material terms and conditions of the potential Transaction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains certain statements that may be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance or future financial condition. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our Company, our industry, our beliefs and our assumptions. They often include words or variation of words such as 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'believes,' 'seeks,' 'estimates,' 'projects,' 'forecasts,' 'targets,' 'would,' 'will,' 'should,' 'goal,' 'could' or 'may' and similar expressions or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements provide management or the board of directors' current expectations or predictions of future conditions, events, or results. All statements that address operating performance, events, or developments that may occur in the future are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the challenges associated with executing our growth strategy. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and reflect the Company's good faith beliefs, assumptions, and expectations, but they are not guarantees of future performance or events. Furthermore, the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, except as required by law. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, a variety of economic, competitive, and regulatory factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, that are described in the Company's periodic reports filed with the SEC including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2024, and other factors that the Company may describe from time to time in other filings with the SEC. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors and, consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties.
Associated Press
27-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
M2i Global, Inc. Comments on Critical Minerals Aspects in Executive Order 'Unleashing American Energy'
Focus on Bolstering the U.S. Mineral Supply Chain RENO, NV / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2025 / M2i Global, Inc. ('M2i,' the 'Company,' 'we,' 'our' or 'us') (OTCQB:MTWO), a company specializing in the development and execution of a complete global value supply chain for critical minerals, is pleased to provide the following comments on the Executive Order 'Unleashing American Energy' signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025. M2i Global applauds the swift implementation of President Trump's Executive Order, which accelerates M2i's efforts to maximize Joint Venture arrangements and ramp up its pipeline of critical mineral partnerships across the U.S. defense sector. The Company is already collaborating closely with federal facilities and lands to develop a Strategic Mineral Reserve (SMR), aligning with the mandate to enhance domestic production and bolster national resilience. M2i's ecosystem of partners provides access to turnkey solutions, facilitating expanded business opportunities, securing offtake agreements, influencing strategic government policy, engaging with aligned NGOs, and trusted laboratories. Major General (Ret) Alberto Rosende, Chief Executive Officer of M2i, highlighted M2i's ongoing efforts: 'This wide-ranging policy move, aimed at solidifying the U.S. energy landscape, aligns with M2i's mission. Our vision to secure reliable access to critical minerals for the U.S. and its allies is strongly validated by this Executive Order. Through our partnerships with federal and state governments, universities, and specialized mining companies, we are enabling the U.S. to lead in critical minerals processing. The focus on strengthening the U.S. mineral supply chain aligns with our strategy of promoting economic self-sufficiency and national security through domestic processing.' Rosende, continued, 'M2i's robust international business model ensures minerals are ethically sourced, adheres to global environmental and labor standards, and works exclusively with authorized trading countries, aligning with President Trump's vision. This framework is further strengthened by our collaboration with America's allies, including Australia, which leverages world-first technologies to create a strategic reserve for the U.S. defense sector.' M2i's dedication to ethical practices is further bolstered by its partnership with Not For Sale, a global leader in combating forced labor. Together, they ensure the Company's ecosystem prioritizes ethical sourcing practices, advancing the Executive Order's goal to protect human rights and national security. This collaboration also aligns with the Executive Order's directive for the Department of Homeland Security to assess and address the inflow of minerals linked to forced labor, reinforcing M2i's commitment to ethical and sustainable supply chains. Doug Cole, Executive Chairman of M2i Global, added: 'The Strategic Mineral Reserve we are developing represents a transformative step toward securing our nation's energy independence and resilience. By building a model that prioritizes environmental stewardship and ethical labor practices, we are creating a benchmark for global minerals processing.' Background America is blessed with an abundance of energy and natural resources that have historically powered our Nation's economic prosperity. In recent years, increasing restrictive and burdensome regulations have impeded the development of these resources, limited the generation of reliable and affordable electricity, reduced job creation, and inflicted high energy costs upon our citizens. These high energy costs devastate American consumers by driving up the cost of transportation, heating, utilities, farming, and manufacturing, while weakening our national security. It is thus in the national interest to unleash America's affordable and reliable energy and natural resources. This will restore American prosperity -- including for those men and women who have been forgotten by our economy in recent years. It will also rebuild our Nation's economic and military security, which will deliver peace through strength. Key actions in the Order related to critical minerals include: Restoring America's Mineral Dominance. (a) The Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, Administrator of the EPA, Chairman of CEQ, and the heads of any other relevant agencies, as appropriate, shall identify all agency actions that impose undue burdens on the domestic mining and processing of non-fuel minerals and undertake steps to revise or rescind such actions. The Secretary of the Interior shall instruct the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey to consider updating the Survey's list of critical minerals, including for the potential of including uranium. The Secretary of the Interior shall prioritize efforts to accelerate the ongoing, detailed geologic mapping of the United States, with a focus on locating previously unknown deposits of critical minerals. The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that critical mineral projects, including the processing of critical minerals, receive consideration for Federal support, contingent on the availability of appropriated funds. The United States Trade Representative shall assess whether exploitative practices and state-assisted mineral projects abroad are unlawful or unduly burden or restrict United States commerce. The Secretary of Commerce shall assess the national security implications of the Nation's mineral reliance and the potential for trade action. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall assess the quantity and inflow of minerals that are likely the product of forced labor into the United States and whether such inflows pose a threat to national security and, within 90 days of the date of this order, shall provide this assessment to the Director of the NEC. The Secretary of Defense shall consider the needs of the United States in supplying and maintaining the National Defense Stockpile, review the legal authorities and obligations in managing the National Defense Stockpile, and take all appropriate steps to ensure that the National Defense Stockpile will provide a robust supply of critical minerals in event of future shortfall. Within 60 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of State, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Labor, the United States Trade Representative, and the heads of any other relevant agencies, shall submit a report to the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy that includes policy recommendations to enhance the competitiveness of American mining and refining companies in other mineral-wealthy nations. The Secretary of State shall consider opportunities to advance the mining and processing of minerals within the United States through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. While the Order encompasses a broad spectrum of energy initiatives, it specifically prioritizes the domestic production and processing of critical minerals, including rare earth elements. If successfully executed, this strategy could drive job creation, enhance supply chain resilience, and reduce reliance on adversarial states. About M2i Global, Inc. (OTCQB: MTWO): M2i Global, Inc., through its subsidiary U.S. Minerals and Metals Corp., provides engineering, research, and services that integrate people, technology, and solutions from across sectors to ensure access to critical minerals and metals for national defense and economic security. The Company aims to establish a Strategic Mineral Reserve in partnership with the U.S. Federal Government, creating a resilient supply chain that addresses the global shortage of essential minerals and metals. About Not For Sale: Not For Sale is a global NGO dedicated to ending forced labor and extreme environmental degradation. Working in collaboration with local communities and innovative businesses, Not For Sale helps craft new futures for at-risk people through social enterprises, community empowerment, and sustainable development. For more information, please visit and FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release contains 'forward-looking statements.' Such statements may be preceded by the words 'intends,' 'may,' 'will,' 'plans,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'projects,' 'predicts,' 'estimates,' 'aims,' 'believes,' 'hopes,' 'potential,' or similar words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, are based on certain assumptions and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control, and cannot be predicted or quantified and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC'), including the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's website at All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement was made, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws. Investor Contacts:
