Vertical Aerospace Closes Q1 2026 With Breakthrough Prototype Flight Milestone, $96M Cash, And $850M Financing For Valo Certification

Vertical Aerospace Ltd.

Vertical Aerospace Ltd.

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Financial Outlook & Clear Path to Certification

  • Strengthened balance sheet with a financing package of up to $850 million, providing access to a flexible suite of capital.
  • Financing package is aligned to support key technical and operational milestones and progress towards certification.
  • Ended the quarter with approximately $96 million (£73 million) of cash and cash equivalents.
  • Short-term liquidity includes cash of approximately $103 million (£76 million) and anticipated near-term receipts from R&D tax reliefs (approximately $23 million / £17 million) and government grants & VAT (approximately $7 million / £6 million).
  • Expected net cash outflows of between approximately $180 million and $200 million (£135 million to £145 million) over the next 12 months, reflecting continued investment in public flight demonstrations and key certification activities.
  • Short-term liquidity, together with anticipated draws under available facilities, expected to provide at least 12 months runway.