Genesis Unicorn Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GENQ). Environmental
Solutions Group Holdings Limited (“ESGL”) today announced that it
has entered into a joint development agreement (“JDA”) with
Nanomatics Pte. Ltd. (“NMT”) to develop and advance jointly
proprietary technologies to convert plastic waste to pyrolysis oil,
carbon nanotubes and hydrogen. ESGL, through its operating entity
in Singapore, Environmental Solutions (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“ESA”), is
a sustainable waste solutions provider whose mission is to recycle
industrial waste into circular products using innovative
technologies and renewable energy.
ESA has developed a proprietary FR-3 Pyrolysis
Technology, which converts plastic waste to circular pyrolysis oil.
NMT has developed a proprietary THERMO-CVD Process Technology,
which converts plastic waste to carbon nanotubes and hydrogen. The
two companies have evaluated the economic feasibility of a
partnership for the joint development of a process combining their
respective strengths to manufacture pyrolysis oil, carbon nanotubes
and hydrogen from plastic waste. The main objective of this JDA is
to further develop and apply at scale NMT’s THERMO-CVD Process
Technology at ESA’s pilot plant facility to primarily produce
carbon nanotubesi and hydrogen from plastic waste and synthetic gas
generated using ESA’s FR-3 Pyrolysis Technology.
As Southeast Asia has become a new hub for
global supply chains, the environmental cost has continued to mount
as higher volumes of hazardous waste and plastics meet
underdeveloped waste management systems. In Singapore alone, total
plastic waste amounted to 1,001 thousand tonnes with only 6%
recycled in 2022, leaving 94% disposed in incineratorsii. ESGL is
helping Singapore in its efforts to transition to a circular,
carbon-neutral economic model by converting hazardous waste into
circular products that help multi-national companies like Shell and
Micron meet their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
mandates. Specifically, its proprietary FR-3 Pyrolysis Technology
converts plastic waste to circular pyrolysis oil in a sustainable
manufacturing process, demonstrating their commitment towards
resource circularity and actively contributing towards Singapore’s
achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In 2022, ESGL
converted 81,000 kg of plastic waste that otherwise would have been
incinerated into circular products such as pyrolysis oil. ESGL
expects to double the volume of plastic waste it converts in
2023.
On November 30, 2022, Genesis Unicorn Capital
Corp. (NASDAQ: GENQ), a special purpose acquisition company
(“Genesis”), announced that it had signed a definitive merger
agreement with ESGL. In connection with the proposed transaction,
ESGL Holdings Limited (“PubCo”) has publicly filed a Registration
Statement on Form F-4, as amended, with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (the “Registration Statement”), which
Registration Statement also includes a proxy statement of
Genesis.
Management Comments
Quek Leng
Chuang, Founder, CEO,
and Chairman of the Board
of ESGL
“Singapore’s recycling rate for plastic waste
remains in the single digits. This creates a huge market
opportunity for ESGL’s circular solutions, and we have now
established ourselves as a reliable partner for some of the most
forward-looking companies operating in Singapore, including using
our proprietary FR-3 Pyrolysis Technology in supplying circular
pyrolysis oil to Shell in Singapore. Carbon nanotubes are widely
used in demanding applications such as energy storage and
electronics and are excellent additives to improve electric,
thermal and mechanical properties.
We look forward to launching our joint
development programs in June 2023, exploring a commercially viable
process for producing carbon nanotubes and hydrogen from plastic
waste, and developing operational synergy between our proprietary
technologies to achieve cost efficiencies.”
Dr. Andrei
Veksha,
Co-Founder and
Director of
NMT
“As a tech start-up specializing in waste
management solutions, particularly in the sustainable recycling of
plastic waste, we are excited to partner with ESGL in this joint
development agreement, leveraging our respective technology
strengths and expertise to drive innovation and create value for
our society and environment in Singapore and the larger ASEAN
region. Singapore is increasingly facing greater urgency to reduce
waste and recycle right and to shift from a linear to a circular
economy. By combining our resources and working together towards a
common goal, i.e., sustainable and profitable recycling of plastic
waste into circular end products that have broad industrial
applications and great market demand, we are confident that our
joint development program will achieve our target objectives and
that we are doing our part to combat climate change and ensure that
Singapore remains clean, green and liveable.”
About Environmental Solutions Group Holdings
Limited
Environmental Solutions Group Holdings Limited
(“ESGL”) is a holding company incorporated as an exempted company
under the laws of the Cayman Islands. ESGL conducts all of its
operations through its operating entity incorporated in Singapore,
Environmental Solutions (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“ESA”). ESA is a waste
management, treatment and recycling company involved in the
collection and recycling of hazardous and non-hazardous industrial
waste from customers such as pharmaceutical, semiconductor,
petrochemical and electroplating companies. ESA currently has two
revenue streams, including 1) waste services income which is
primarily comprised of fees it charges its customers for waste
collection and disposal services, and 2) the sales and trading of
ESA’s circular products made from recycled waste, which ESA
believes makes it a unique and environmentally friendly offering in
the marketplace.
About Nanomatics Pte.
Ltd.
Established in Singapore in 2021, Nanomatics
Pte. Ltd. is a deep tech startup specializing in waste management
solutions. The company uses innovative technologies to recycle
plastic waste into carbon nanotubes and hydrogen. Carbon nanotubes
act as a high-performance additive in manufacturing of batteries,
polymer composites, and concrete. The low-carbon hydrogen produced
is a strategic resource for the upcoming energy transition needed
to achieve net zero targets. For more information, please visit
www.nanomatics-tech.com.
About Genesis Unicorn Capital
Corp.
Genesis Unicorn Capital Corp. is a special
purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of
effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share
purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one
or more businesses or entities. For more information, please
visit www.genesisunicorn.com for Genesis’s filings.
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Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may be
considered contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the
meaning of “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be
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expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or
that are not statements of historical matters. Forward-looking
statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future
performance. Instead, they are based only on Genesis’s and ESGL
managements’ current beliefs, expectations and assumptions. Because
forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject
to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that
are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our
control. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from
those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you
should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.
Important factors that could cause actual results and outcomes to
differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking
statements include, among others, the following: (1) the occurrence
of any event that could give rise to the termination of the Merger
Agreement; (2) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be
instituted against Genesis, the combined company or others; (3) the
inability to complete the Merger, including due to the failure to
obtain approval of Genesis’ stockholders or to satisfy conditions
to closing in the Merger Agreement; (4) the failure to obtain
financing to fund the combined company’s operations and growth
following the closing of the Merger; (5) the amount of redemption
requests made by Genesis’ stockholders; (6) changes to the proposed
structure of the Merger that may be required or appropriate as a
result of applicable laws; (7) the ability to meet Nasdaq listing
standards following the consummation of the Merger; (8) the risk
that the Merger disrupts current plans and operations of ESGL as a
result of the announcement and consummation of the Merger; (9) the
ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Merger, which
may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of
the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain
relationships with third parties and partners and retain its
management and key employees; (10) costs related to the Merger;
(11) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (12) the
possibility that ESGL or the combined company may be adversely
affected by other economic, business, regulatory, and/or
competitive factors; (13) the availability of capital and ESGL
estimates of expenses; (14) changes in the assumptions underlying
ESGL’s expectations regarding its future business or business
model; and (15) and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the
section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements” in the Registration Statement, and
other documents filed or to be filed from time to time with the SEC
by the Company.
A further list and description of risks and
uncertainties can be found in the Form 10-K and in the Registration
Statement that has been filed with the SEC by PubCo in connection
with the proposed transaction, and other documents that the parties
may file or furnish with the SEC, which you are encouraged to read.
Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is
based only on information currently available to the Company, ESGL
and PubCo and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The
Company, ESGL and PubCo undertake no obligation to publicly update
any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be
made from time to time, whether as a result of new information,
future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
Important Information about the Transaction and Where to
Find It
In connection with the proposed transactions
described herein, PubCo has filed the Registration Statement, which
Registration Statement also includes a proxy statement of the
Company. Promptly after the Registration Statement is declared
effective, the Company will mail the definitive proxy statement and
a proxy card to each stockholder entitled to vote at the special
meeting relating to the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND
SECURITYHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE URGED TO READ THESE MATERIALS
(INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ANY OTHER
RELEVANT DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION THAT
THE COMPANY OR PUBCO WILL FILE WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME
AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THE COMPANY, ESGL, PUBCO AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. The
Registration Statement, definitive proxy statement, the preliminary
proxy statement and other relevant materials in connection with the
proposed transaction (when they become available), and any other
documents filed by the Company with the SEC, may be obtained free
of charge at the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov) or by writing to
Genesis Unicorn Capital Corp., 281 Witherspoon Street, Suite 120,
Princeton, New Jersey.
Participants in the Solicitation
The Company, ESGL and their respective
directors, executive officers and employees and other persons may
be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from
the holders of shares of the Company’s common stock in respect of
the proposed transaction described herein. Information about the
Company’s directors and executive officers and their ownership of
the Company’s common stock is set forth in the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022
(the “Form 10-K”) and the final prospectus dated February 14, 2022
relating to the IPO, as modified or supplemented by any Form 3 or
Form 4 filed with the SEC since the date of such filing. Other
information regarding the interests of the participants in the
proxy solicitation will be included in the proxy statement
pertaining to the proposed transaction when it becomes available.
These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources
indicated below.
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This communication is for informational purposes
and is not intended to, and shall not, constitute an offer to sell
or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an
offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote of
approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any
jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be
unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the
securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Investor / Media Contact:Crocker CoulsonCEO, AUM Media,
Inc.(646) 652 7185crocker.coulson@aummedia.org
ESGL Contact:Lawrence LawChief Sustainability and Growth
OfficerEnvironmental Solutions Group Holdings Limited(65) 6653
2299lawrence.law@env-solutions.com
Genesis Unicorn Capital Corp. Contact:Samuel LuiPresident &
CFO(609) 466-0792Samuel.lui@genesisunicorn.com
i Carbon nanotubes refer to cylindrical
nanomaterials that consist of rolled-up sheets of carbon atoms.
They serve as excellent additives to improve electric, thermal and
mechanical properties and are widely used in demanding
applications, such as energy storage and electronics.ii Source:
“Waste Generation And Recycling Rates Increased In 2022 As Economic
Activity Picked Up”, published by Singapore’s National Environment
Agency (NEA) on May 3, 2023.
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