Digital World Acquisition (US:DWAC)2025-12-18 14:00Transaction Overview - TMTG will merge with TAE in an all-stock transaction, aiming to create a pro forma company capitalized to fund a utility-scale fusion plant and grow media and technology franchises[5] - The transaction is expected to close in mid-2026, pending customary closing conditions and shareholder approval[5] - Post-merger, TMTG/TAE are expected to own approximately 50% each on a fully diluted basis[6] - TMTG has agreed to provide up to $200 million in cash to TAE, with an additional $100 million available upon initial filing of the Form S-4[6] Pro Forma Company Strategy - The pro forma company aims to deliver clean, affordable, and reliable fusion energy, targeting utility-scale power generation with plants scaled to 350-500 MWe[8, 9] - The company plans to advance TAE's proprietary technology, which is considered safe, deployable, and reliable for baseload power to meet AI-driven demand[7, 9] - The company intends to construct its first utility-scale 50 MWe fusion power plant, with site location and construction commencing in 2026, targeting initial power operations in 2031[21] Financials and Leadership - The pro forma company will have $3.1 billion of financial assets on its balance sheet as of Q3 2025[28] - TAE has raised $1.3 billion in private capital to date[7, 25] - The pro forma company will be governed by a nine-member board, with a majority being independent, including Devin Nunes, Michl Binderbauer, Donald J Trump Jr, and Michael B Schwab (Chairman)[6, 7] TAE Technology and Innovation - TAE has a 27-year history of fusion research, having built five fusion reactors to date[6, 7, 19] - TAE has over 400 employees, including 62 Ph Ds, and has been granted over 1,600 patents[7] - TAE is targeting fusion-generated electricity by 2031, with future commercial power plants expected to be sized at 350-500 MWe[11, 20]