低空经济最大IPO来了？美国eVTOL公司Beta即将上市。11月28日珠海交流

Core Viewpoint - Beta Technologies, a prominent eVTOL manufacturer, is preparing for an IPO on the NYSE with a valuation of approximately $7.2 billion, marking a significant increase from its 2022 valuation of $2.4 billion, making it the largest IPO in the low-altitude economy sector to date [1][3]. Company Overview - Beta Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance electric aircraft, advanced electric propulsion systems, and charging systems [6]. - The company's ALIA CTOL electric aircraft has completed thousands of flights, covering nearly 83,000 nautical miles across North America and Europe [5]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Beta Technologies reported revenues of $15.57 million, up from $7.59 million in the same period the previous year, but incurred a net loss of $159 million compared to a net loss of $124 million in the prior year [8][10]. - The company anticipates revenues of $15.36 million in 2023 and $15.57 million in 2024, with projected operating losses of $186.57 million and $157.34 million respectively [9]. Investment and Shareholder Information - Key investors include AllianceBernstein, BlackRock, Ellipse Holdings, and Federated Hermes, with a total commitment of $300 million for the upcoming IPO [3]. - Major shareholders prior to the IPO include John E. Abele (9.4% of Class A shares), Kyle Clark (4.2% of Class A shares), and General Electric (10.2% of Class A shares) [12][16]. Market Position and Future Events - Beta Technologies is positioned at the forefront of the electric aviation industry, showcasing its capabilities with the world's first all-electric passenger flight to JFK Airport, which demonstrated a 95% fuel cost saving compared to traditional aircraft [7]. - The ALIA CTOL will debut at the Paris Air Show in June 2025, highlighting the company's innovative electric aircraft performance [8].