flyExclusive Announces Strategic Acquisition of Volato's Aircraft Sales Division, Vaunt Platform, and Mission Control Software
Structured transaction delivers immediate aviation value and secures future growth assets
flyExclusive, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN: FLYX) ("flyExclusive" or the "Company"), a leading provider of premium private jet experiences, today announced it has entered into a structured agreement with Volato Group, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN: SOAR) to acquire Volato's aircraft sales division, expected to generate $6-8 million in profit in fourth quarter 2025, for $2.1 million in stock. The agreement also grants flyExclusive the right to acquire additional high-growth technology platforms, including Vaunt, a luxury experiential travel app providing access to private jet empty legs, and Mission Control, a cutting edge flight management private aviation operation software.
"We entered into our original agreement with Volato to provide a unique solution to Volato's customers while maintaining an option to acquire the entire company. That, however, would have meant assuming debt and obligations that didn't align with our transformation and growth strategy," said Jim Segrave, Chairman and CEO of flyExclusive. "This structured transaction delivers far greater value, at an attractive multiple on our invested capital, plus the ability for flyExclusive to expand our services in the software sector by bringing exciting high growth technology platforms in Vaunt and Mission Control fully under our control. The Vaunt platform generates attractive cash flows through its membership program and Mission Control streamlines Part 135 aviation scheduling and operations to further enhance our industry leading client experience. flyExclusive intends to continue developing both platforms and offer the state-of-the-art-scheduling system to all operators in the space. This agreement is a disciplined, accretive outcome that strengthens our vertical integration and positions us for continued long-term growth and value creation."
Transaction Summary
- flyExclusive will issue $2.1 million of FLYX stock immediately to Volato, to be distributed directly to Volato shareholders via a dividend, in exchange for Volato's aircraft sales division.
- flyExclusive also secures the right to acquire Vaunt and Mission Control, along with other IP, for an additional $2.0 million of FLYX stock, providing flexibility to bring these growth assets fully in-house.
"This transaction delivers clear, incremental value for Volato shareholders while maintaining full alignment with our planned merger with M2i," said Matt Liotta, CEO of Volato. "By structuring it this way, we protect the integrity of the M2i deal while adding direct participation in flyExclusive's growth through FLYX stock. It's a clean, accretive outcome that strengthens both companies and rewards both shareholder bases."
About flyExclusive
flyExclusive is a vertically integrated, FAA-certificated air carrier providing private jet experiences by offering customers a choice of on-demand charter, Jet Club, and fractional ownership programs to destinations across the globe. flyExclusive has one of the world's largest fleets of Cessna Citation aircraft, and it operates a combined total of approximately 100 jets, ranging from light to large cabin sizes. The company manages all aspects of the customer experience, ensuring that every flight is on a modern, comfortable, and safe aircraft. flyExclusive's in-house repair station, aircraft paint, cabin interior renovation, and avionics installation capabilities, are all provided from its campus headquarters in Kinston, North Carolina. To learn more, visit www.flyexclusive.com.
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