Tritium, a Brisbane-based developer and manufacturer of direct current fast chargers for electric vehicles, and Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company, have agreed to a business combination that would result in Tritium becoming a publicly listed company. Upon closing of the transaction, the combined company will be named Tritium and is expected to be listed on the NASDAQ and trade under the new ticker symbol “DCFC.”

Tritium chief executive officer Jane Hunter said, “The accelerated electrification of the transport sector globally is now underway and has extraordinary implications beyond the benefits to individual consumers. Our industry is essential to achieving global emission reduction targets both through increased adoption of electric vehicles and the deployment of EVs for mass energy storage technology. As ‘batteries on wheels,’ EVs will help pave the way for more renewable power to be introduced into national energy mixes. E-mobility also plays a critical role in improving air quality, which is critical for public health in populated regions.

Robert Tichio, chairman of DCRN, who will join the board of directors of the combined company at the close of the transaction, added, “We are extremely excited and honored to partner with Tritium, as we believe the company’s demonstrated track record of innovation in power electronics and its well-established manufacturing and operational structure will allow Tritium to maintain and expand its position as a market leader in the charging hardware space. Under Ms. Hunter’s leadership, the company has developed an incredible team of more than 340 employees on four continents and a diversified base of blue-chip customers, while positioning Tritium to be the leader in DC fast charging as the adoption of electric vehicles continues to accelerate. As the wave of investment capital directed to environmental, social, and corporate governance (“ESG”) goals continues its acceleration, we believe a publicly traded Tritium will serve as a valuable core holding for ESG investors. We look forward to working with Jane and the entire Tritium team to speed the efficient electrification of global transport.”

Latham & Watkins LLP (US), Corrs Chambers Westgarth (Australia), and the Australian partnership of Ernst & Young are advising Tritium during the transaction and DCRN is advised by Vinson & Elkins LLP (US) and Clifford Chance LLP (Australia). Credit Suisse served as the exclusive financial advisor to a shareholder consortium that owns a substantial majority and control stake in Tritium and JPMorgan and Citigroup served as financial advisors to DCRN.