NANO Nuclear Acquires Secured Transportation Services for Up to $13 Million
NANO Nuclear Energ announced the acquisition of Secured Transportation Services, a specialized U.S. based, globally operating nuclear logistics, transportation and services company specializing in the safe, secure and compliant movement of radioactive and nuclear materials. "This acquisition is about more than logistics, it's about unlocking the full potential of advanced nuclear," said Jay Yu, Chairman and President of NANO Nuclear. "With STS, we now control a vital link in the nuclear value chain that very few companies possess globally. This capability will allow us to move faster, deploy quicker, and deliver our technologies anywhere in the world. We are building infrastructure for the next generation of nuclear energy, and this is a major step forward." STS was acquired by NANO Nuclear's existing transportation subsidiary, Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc., for total consideration valued at up to $13 million. The total purchase price is comprised of $6 million paid in cash at closing, subject to closing adjustments, and $7 million in restricted shares of NANO Nuclear's common stock paid in several installments