## Filing Overview **Filing Date**: 2021-06-25 **Type of Filing**: [[Filing Definitions#Form S-4|Form S-4]] **Registrant**: Vector Acquisition Corporation **Target Entity**: Rocket Lab USA, Inc. --- ## Notes - This Form S-4 relates to the proposed business combination between **Vector Acquisition Corporation** and **Rocket Lab USA, Inc.**, where Rocket Lab will become a publicly traded company. - Key transactions include: - **Domestication**: Vector will change its jurisdiction of incorporation from the Cayman Islands to Delaware. - **Mergers**: Rocket Lab will merge with Vector, resulting in the newly formed entity, "New Rocket Lab." - Issuance of up to **482,266,666 shares** of "New Rocket Lab" common stock to complete the transaction. - Additional agreements: - **PIPE Financing**: 46,700,000 shares to be sold at $10.00 per share, generating $467 million. - **Management Redemption Agreement**: Rocket Lab will repurchase shares from management for $40 million. - Post-transaction ownership structure: - Rocket Lab holders: ~82%. - Vector public shareholders: ~6.6%. - PIPE investors: ~9.7%. ### Key Implications: - The business combination is contingent on shareholder approvals and compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. - Public shareholders have the option to redeem shares at ~$10 per share if they dissent. --- ## Filing ![[9c907159-748d-437f-9b48-e0f28835e015.pdf]]