9月28日:小唐纳德·特朗普支持的Unusual Machines和一家未具名的美国资产管理公司已向加拿大无人机服务公司Draganfly投资1000万美元,随着持续的地缘政治紧张局势,国防领域投资正在加速。
Sept 28 : Donald Trump Jr.-backed Unusual Machines and an unnamed US asset management company have invested $10 million in Canadian drone services firm Draganfly, as defense sector investments gather pace amid persistent geopolitical tensions.
Draganfly在周一的一份声明中表示,将利用这笔资金加速先进战略能力的开发,并满足一般营运资金需求。
In a statement on Monday, Draganfly said it would use the proceeds to accelerate the development of advanced strategic capabilities and to fund general working capital needs.
Unusual Machines以其无人机电机和其他控制组件而闻名,小特朗普是其顾问委员会成员。
Unusual Machines, which counts Trump Jr. as a member of its advisory board, is known for its drone motors and other control components.
特朗普家族在多家公司的投资因潜在利益冲突担忧而受到审查,特别是其在经常竞争政府合同的国防公司中的股份。
The Trump family's investments in several companies have drawn scrutiny amid concerns about potential conflicts of interest, particularly its stakes in defense firms that regularly compete for government contracts.
小唐纳德·特朗普和他的兄弟埃里克·特朗普还支持以色列无人机制造商XTEND和Powerus。小特朗普未立即回应路透社的置评请求。
Donald Trump Jr. and his brother Eric Trump have also backed Israeli drone-maker XTEND and Powerus. Trump Jr. did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Draganfly开发和制造无人驾驶飞行器系统及相关软件,服务于国防、公共安全、农业和工业检查市场。
Draganfly develops and manufactures unmanned aircraft systems and related software for defense, public safety, agriculture and industrial inspection markets.
该公司已向乌克兰提供无人机,其系统被用于测绘、人道主义和其他任务。
The company has supplied drones to Ukraine, where its systems have been used for mapping, humanitarian and other missions.
2月,该公司通过股票发行筹集了5000万美元,用于资助增长计划、营运资金、交易和开发。
In February, it raised $50 million via a share offering to fund growth plans, working capital, deals and development.
公司表示,Unusual Machines和资产管理公司的投资基于Draganfly 9月25日的收盘价5.35美元,预计将于9月30日左右完成。
The investment by Unusual Machines and the asset management company is based on Draganfly's closing price of $5.35 on September 25, the company said, and is expected to close by around September 30.
Unusual Machines和资产管理公司将各投资500万美元。
Unusual Machines and the asset management company will invest $5 million each.
Draganfly在纽约上市的股票今年以来下跌了约23%,而Unusual Machines的股票飙升了约89%。
Draganfly's New York-listed shares have fallen about 23 per cent so far this year, while those of Unusual Machines have surged about 89 per cent.