The Shyft Group and Aebi Schmidt Group Announce Successful Completion of Merger, Creating Global Specialty Vehicle Leader

Company Overview - The merger between Shyft Group, Inc. and Aebi Schmidt Holding AG has been completed, resulting in the formation of Aebi Schmidt Group, a leader in the specialty vehicles sector [1][2] - The combined company reported a pro forma revenue of $1.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $148 million for 2024 [4] Leadership and Governance - Barend Fruithof has been appointed as the Group Chief Executive Officer, while James Sharman serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors [5] - The leadership team combines expertise from both legacy organizations to ensure effective integration and performance [5] Market Position and Strategy - Aebi Schmidt Group is positioned as a differentiated global leader with expanded reach across North America and Europe, complemented by enhanced operational capabilities [2][3] - The merger aims to accelerate innovation and enhance global market leadership, focusing on delivering customer-driven solutions [3] Stock and Trading Information - Shares of Aebi Schmidt Group are set to begin trading on NASDAQ under the ticker symbols "AEBIV" on a "when-issued" basis and "AEBI" on a "regular-way" basis starting July 1 and July 2, 2025, respectively [2] - Shyft's common stock has been delisted from NASDAQ as part of the merger process [6][7]