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News Release | July 7, 2021 |
Hyzon Motors appoints investment, business development specialist as
managing director, Australia and New Zealand
| John Edgley brings more than 20 years experience as investment manager in multinational industrial operations |
| In the new role, Edgley will oversee Hyzons expansion of its hydrogen fuel cell-powered business in Australasia |
MELBOURNE, Australia July 7, 2021 Hyzon Motors Inc., a leading global supplier of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy vehicles, has appointed investment and business development veteran John Edgley to lead the companys Australia and New Zealand operations.
Edgley takes over as managing director July 23, based in Melbourne, as Hyzon continues to expand its footprint in the Australasian region.
Edgley joins Hyzon after having served as the chief investment officer for a multinational industrial conglomerate with operations in water and wastewater treatment, marine construction, infrastructure, and diversified portfolio investment.
Edgley has deep experience in innovating within traditional industrial operations, creating sustainable growth and enterprise value by applying technology, systems and insight to the discipline of physical manufacturing. In his new role, Mr Edgley will oversee Hyzons first delivery of hydrogen fuel cell-powered coaches to Fortescue Metals Groups Christmas Creek iron ore hub in Western Australia and the first hydrogen-powered prime movers to Hiringa Energy in New Zealand.
There is enormous opportunity in this region of the world for Hyzon to introduce its hydrogen fuel cell technology, Mr. Edgley said. The long distances, extreme weather conditions and challenging terrain, along with prolific mining activity, create the need for high performance, rugged technology. Unlike many other zero-emissions solutions, the high-density fuel cells developed by Hyzon are uniquely suited to tackle these environments.
We stand at a pivotal point in history as hydrogen takes over from fossil fuels and Hyzon is positioned to power the next era of economic growth, Mr. Edgley continued. It is a real privilege to be building new jobs, new manufacturing and technology facilities, and a fundamentally new industry in Australia and New Zealand, that will underpin a sustainable future for us all.
Hyzon CEO and co-founder Craig Knight said Edgleys experience in the energy and industrial world will allow us to continue to grow our presence in these hydrogen-ready, high-growth corners of the world.
Edgleys appointment comes ahead of Hyzons business combination with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: DCRB), a special purpose acquisition company, that would result in Hyzon becoming a publicly listed company.
Hyzon is seeing accelerating demand for zero-emissions transport solutions throughout Australia and New Zealand. Under Edgleys leadership, Hyzon will continue introducing its imported commercial vehicles, and also expects to localize production of key platforms, including refuse collection vehicles and road trains for use in the mining sector.
Edgley also has served as director and managing director for Australian companies specializing in private equity, residential developments and health care. He has an MBA from Harvard University and a bachelors degree in engineering from the University of Melbourne.
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results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, such as risks related to the ability to convert non-binding memoranda of understanding into binding orders or sales (including because of the current or prospective financial resources of the counterparties to Hyzons non-binding memoranda of understanding and letters of intent), or the ability to identify additional potential customers and convert them to paying customers. Hyzon gives no assurance that Hyzon will achieve its expectations.
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In connection with the proposed business combination, DCRB filed a proxy statement and other relevant documents with the SEC. Stockholders and other interested persons are urged to read the proxy statement and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC because they contain important information about DCRB, Hyzon and the proposed business combination. Stockholders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement, as well as other filings containing information about DCRB, Hyzon and the proposed business combination, without charge, at the SECs website located at www.sec.gov.
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that could delay the business combination or give rise to the termination of the Business Combination Agreement and Plan of Organization, dated as of February 8, 2021, by and among DCRB, DCRB Merger Sub Inc., and Hyzon, any PIPE investors subscription agreement, and the other agreements related to the business combination (including catastrophic events, acts of terrorism, the outbreak of war, COVID-19 and other public health events), as well as managements response to any of the foregoing; (ii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against DCRB, Hyzon, their affiliates or their respective directors and officers following announcement of the transactions; (iii) the inability to complete the business combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of DCRB, regulatory approvals, or other conditions to closing in the transaction agreement; (iv) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts DCRBs or Hyzons current plans and operations as a result of the announcement of the transactions; (v) Hyzons ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the pace and depth of hydrogen vehicle adoption generally, and the ability of Hyzon to accurately estimate supply and demand for its vehicles, and to grow and manage growth profitably following the business combination; (vi) risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Hyzon, including the conversion of pre-orders into binding orders; (vii) costs related to the business combination and the PIPE investment; (viii) changes in applicable laws or regulations, governmental incentives and fuel and energy prices; (ix) the possibility that Hyzon may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (x) the amount of redemption requests by DCRBs public stockholders; and (xi) such other factors affecting DCRB that are detailed from time to time in DCRBs filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could different materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in DCRBs definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on June 21, 2021, and its periodic filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for annual period ended December 31, 2020. DCRBs SEC filings are available publicly on the SECs website at www.sec.gov.
Important Information for Investors and Stockholders
In connection with the proposed business combination, DCRB filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC on June 21, 2021. Additionally, DCRB will file other relevant materials with the SEC in connection with the business combination. Copies may be obtained free of charge at the SECs web site at www.sec.gov. Security holders of DCRB are urged to read the proxy statement and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting decision with respect to the proposed business combination because they contain or will contain important information about the business combination and the parties to the business combination.
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DCRB and its directors and officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies of DCRBs stockholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of certain of DCRBs executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading DCRBs Annual Report on Form 10-K for the annual period ended December 31, 2020, and the proxy statement and other relevant materials filed with the SEC in connection with the business combination. Information concerning the interests of DCRBs participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of their stockholders generally, is set forth in the proxy statement relating to the business combination.