3D printing company Desktop Metal has announced that it has agreed to go public via a reverse merger with Trine Acquisition (NYSE:TRNE) in a deal that values Desktop Metal at $2.5 billion.
The company stated that $575 million in proceeds as a result of the merger with Trine will be used to fund acquisitions in the 3D printing industry and to help Desktop grow, the company said.
“We want to be a consolidator in this industry. That’s our plan of record and we plan to execute that,” said Desktop Metal Chief Executive, Ric Fulop.
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Trine Share Price…
The news has seen Trine Acquisition’s share price surge ahead of the US market opening on Wednesday. Its share price closed at $10.14 in the previous day’s trading session and is up 7.30% at $10.88 premarket on Wednesday.
Desktop Metal has distribution channels in 60 countries and serves customers, including BMW, Lockheed Martin, and Honda.
The combined company is expected to have an estimated post-transaction equity value of up to $2.5 billion. It will be listed on the NYSE under “DM” once the merger is completed in the fourth quarter of 2020.
