Aeva Announces $100M Investment from Apollo to Accelerate Growing Momentum

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aeva® (Nasdaq: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced that funds managed by Apollo (the “Apollo Funds”) will invest $100M in 4.375% Convertible Senior Notes to support Aeva’s growing commercial momentum and accelerate the adoption of FMCW 4D LiDAR across a broad range of applications.

“This investment demonstrates strong confidence in Aeva’s leadership position in next generation sensing, driven by our unique perception technology platform,” said Soroush Salehian, Co-founder and CEO at Aeva. “The additional capital infusion comes at a defining time in the industry with Aeva reinforcing its clear leadership position across multiple segments, and will further position the company to execute and scale existing programs and additional opportunities in automotive, industrial, robotics and beyond.”

Under the terms of the investment, the Apollo Funds will purchase $100 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2032 (the “Notes”). The Notes will have an initial conversion price of $15.8643 (representing an initial conversion premium of 15% above the closing price of Aeva’s common stock on November 4, 2025). The Notes will mature in seven years on November 15, 2032, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 4.375% per year, with such interest to be paid in cash or Aeva common stock. Upon conversion, Aeva will have the right to elect settlement in cash, shares of its common stock, or any combination thereof in its sole discretion.

Additional information regarding this announcement may be found in a Form 8-K that will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Morgan Stanley is serving as financial advisor to Aeva and Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP and Fenwick & West, LLP are serving as legal advisors to Aeva. White & Case LLP is serving as legal counsel to the Apollo Funds.

About Aeva Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEVA)

Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving, manufacturing automation and smart infrastructure, to robotics and consumer devices. Aeva is accelerating autonomy with its groundbreaking perception platform that integrates lidar-on-chip technology, system-on-chip processing, and perception algorithms onto silicon leveraging silicon photonics. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect velocity and position simultaneously, allowing automated devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions. For more information, visit www.aeva.com, or connect with us on X or LinkedIn.

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