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M&AClosedMay 6, 2021

Lightning eMotors — Class 3-7 commercial ZEV trucks/buses/vans

Lightning eMotors completes GigCapital3 SPAC merger. NYSE: ZEV May 7, 2021. Class 3-7 commercial ZEV. Filed Ch. 7 in 2023.

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Deal Details

Deal Type
Corporate M&A
Seller / Sponsor
Lightning eMotors (NYSE: ZEV)
Buyer / Financier
GigCapital3 + PIPE
Deal Value
Undisclosed
Stage
Growth
ISO/RTO
WECC

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