13D Filings
Vertical Aerospace Ltd.
EVTL
Amendment
Ownership

73.80%

Total Shares

93,274,109

Issuer CIK

1867102

CUSIP

G9471C107

Event Date

Jan 23, 2025

Accepted

Jan 28, 2025, 08:20 PM

Reporting Persons (18)
Joint Filing

This is a joint filing. The reported shares may overlap between reporting persons and should not be summed.

NameType% of ClassAggregateSole VotingShared Voting
Mudrick Capital Management, L.P.
Partnership
73.80%93,274,109093,274,109
Mudrick Capital Management, LLC
Other
73.80%93,274,109093,274,109
Jason Mudrick
Individual
73.80%93,274,109093,274,109
Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Fund Global, L.P.
Partnership
22.90%21,614,992021,614,992
Mudrick GP, LLC
Other
22.90%21,614,992021,614,992
Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II GP, LLC
Other
15.17%13,755,456013,755,456
Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II, L.P.
Partnership
13.80%12,455,405012,455,405
Mudrick Distressed Opportunity 2020 Dislocation Fund GP, LLC
Other
3.80%3,258,16203,258,162
Mudrick Distressed Opportunity 2020 Dislocation Fund, L.P.
Partnership
3.80%3,258,16203,258,162
Mudrick Distressed Opportunity SIF Master Fund, L.P.
Partnership
2.90%2,475,65002,475,650
Mudrick Distressed Opportunity SIF GP, LLC
Other
2.90%2,475,65002,475,650
Mudrick Stressed Credit Master Fund, L.P.
Partnership
2.90%2,459,04202,459,042
Mudrick Stressed Credit Fund GP, LLC
Other
2.90%2,459,04202,459,042
Mudrick Opportunity Co-Investment Fund GP, LLC
Other
2.50%2,123,55202,123,552
Mudrick Opportunity Co-Investment Fund, L.P.
Partnership
2.50%2,123,55202,123,552
Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II SC, L.P.
Partnership
1.50%1,300,05101,300,051
Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund III, L.P.
Partnership
0.60%494,8040494,804
Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund III GP, LLC
Other
0.60%494,8040494,804
Disclosure Items (7)

Security Title

Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share

Issuer Name

Vertical Aerospace Ltd.

Issuer Address

Unit 1 Camwal Court, Bristol, X0, BS2 0UW

Filing Persons

This Schedule 13D is being jointly filed by Mudrick Capital Management, L.P. ("MCM"), Mudrick Capital Management, LLC ("MCM GP"), Jason Mudrick, Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Fund Global, L.P. ("Global LP"), Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II, L.P. ("Drawdown II"), Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II SC, L.P. ("Drawdown II SC"), Mudrick GP, LLC ("Mudrick GP"), Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II GP, LLC ("Drawdown II GP"), Mudrick Distressed Opportunity 2020 Dislocation Fund, L.P. ("DISL"), Mudrick Distressed Opportunity 2020 Dislocation Fund GP, LLC ("DISL GP"), Mudrick Distressed Opportunity SIF Master Fund, L.P. ("SIF"), Mudrick Distressed Opportunity SIF GP, LLC ("SIF GC"), Mudrick Stressed Credit Master Fund, L.P. ("MSC"), Mudrick Stressed Credit Fund GP, LLC ("MSC GP"), Mudrick Opportunity Co-Investment Fund, LP ("Co-Invest"), Mudrick Opportunity Co-Investment Fund GP, LLC ("Co-Invest GP"), Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund III, L.P. ("Drawdown III") and Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund III GP, LLC ("Drawdown III GP"). Each of the foregoing is referred to as a "Reporting Person" and collectively as the "Reporting Persons." Mudrick GP is the general partner of Global LP and may be deemed to beneficially own the number of securities of the Issuer directly held by Global LP. Drawdown II GP is the general partner of Drawdown II and Drawdown II SC and may be deemed to beneficially own the securities of the Issuer directly held by Drawdown II and Drawdown II SC. DISL GP is the general partner of DISL and may be deemed to beneficially own the number of securities of the Issuer held by DISL. SIF GP is the general partner of SIF and may be deemed to beneficially own the securities of the Issuer directly held by SIF. MSC GP is the general partner of MSC and may be deemed to beneficially own the securities of the Issuer directly held by MSC. Co-Invest GP is the general partner of Co-Invest and may be deemed to beneficially own the securities of the Issuer directly held by Co-Invest. Drawdown III GP is the general partner of Drawdown III and may be deemed to beneficially own the securities of the Issuer directly held by Drawdown III. MCM is the investment manager to Drawdown II, Global LP, Drawdown II SC, DISL, SIF, MSC, Co-Invest, Drawdown III and certain accounts managed by MCM. Mr. Mudrick is the sole member of Mudrick GP, Drawdown II GP, MCM GP, DISL GP, SIF GP, MSC GP, Co-Invest GP and Drawdown III GP. By virtue of these relationships, each of MCM, MCM GP and Mr. Mudrick may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held directly by Global LP, Drawdown II, Drawdown II SC, DISL, SIF, MSC, Co-Invest, Drawdown III and certain accounts managed by MCM. The filing of this Schedule 13D is not an admission that the Reporting Persons are, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the beneficial owners of any of the securities reported herein. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities directly held by any other Reporting Person except to the extent such Reporting Person actually exercises voting or dispositive power with respect to such securities. Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Exchange Act, a joint filing agreement among the Reporting Persons is attached as Exhibit 17 to this Amendment No. 4 and incorporated herein by reference.

Business Address

The principal business office of the Reporting Persons is 527 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022.

Principal Occupation

The principal business of the Reporting Persons is investing in securities. The principal business of MCM is acting as the investment manager to the Reporting Persons. The principal business of MCM GP is acting as the general partner of MCM. The principal business of Mudrick GP is acting as the general partner of Global LP. The principal business of Drawdown II GP is acting as the general partner of Drawdown II and Drawdown II SC. The principal business of DISL GP is acting as the general partner of DISL. The principal business of SIF GP is acting as the general partner of SIF. The principal business of MSC GP is acting as the general partner of MSC. The principal business of Co-Invest GP is acting as the general partner of Co-Invest. The principal business of Drawdown III GP is acting as the general partner of Drawdown III. The principal occupation of Mr. Mudrick is serving as the sole member of each of MCM GP, Mudrick GP, Drawdown II GP, DISL GP, SIF GP, MSC GP, Co-Invest GP and Drawdown III GP.

Convictions

No Reporting Person has, during the last five years, been party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.

Citizenship

The responses set forth in row 6 of the cover pages of this Schedule 13D are incorporated by reference in this Item 2(f).

This Item 3 of the Schedule 13D is amended and supplemented as follows: The information included in Item 4 of this Amendment No. 4 is incorporated by reference into this Item 3.

This Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is amended and supplemented as follows: As disclosed in Amendment No. 3, Mudrick Capital Management, on behalf of certain funds or accounts managed, sponsored or advised by it ("MCM"), entered into an Investment Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2024 (the "Investment Agreement'), by and among MCM, the Company, VAGL and Stephen Fitzpatrick (together with his affiliated entities, "SF"), pursuant to which MCM committed to fund up to $50 million to the Company in its next funding round (the "Equity Placement"). In accordance with the Investment Agreement, on January 24, 2025, certain funds affiliated with MCM acquired from the Issuer in a public offering a number of units, each consisting of one Ordinary Share, 1/2 of a Tranche A warrant to purchase one Ordinary Share ("Tranche A Warrant") and 1/2 of a Tranche B warrant ("Tranche B Warrant") to purchase one Ordinary Share, equal to approximately $25 million in the aggregate (paid from each fund's respective working capital), as set forth below: Number of Shares Tranche A Warrants Tranche B Warrants Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Fund Global, L.P. 812,144 406,072 406,072 Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II, L.P. 467,990 233,995 233,995 Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II SC, L.P. 48,848 24,424 24,424 Mudrick Stressed Credit Master Fund, L.P. 91,534 45,767 45,767 Mudrick Distressed Opportunity 2020 Dislocation Fund, L.P. 122,420 61,210 61,210 Mudrick Distressed Opportunity SIF Master Fund, L.P. 93,018 46,509 46,509 Mudrick Opportunity Co-Investment Fund, LP - - - Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund III, L.P. 247,402 123,701 123,701 Certain Other Entities (in the aggregate) 2,282,644 1,141,322 1,141,322 The Reporting Persons acquired Ordinary Shares and instruments convertible into or exercisable for Ordinary Shares, including the Convertible Senior Secured Notes, Existing Warrants, Tranche A Warrants and Tranche B Warrants, as each is defined herein (collectively, "Issuer Securities") for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons intend to review their investment in the Issuer on a continuing basis and consider such other factors relevant to the Reporting Persons, which could include the price and availability of Issuer Securities, the Issuer's business and the Issuer's prospects, applicable legal restrictions, prevailing market conditions, other investment opportunities, tax considerations, liquidity requirements of such Reporting Person and/or other investment considerations. Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, each of the Reporting Persons (in each case, subject to any applicable restrictions under law) may at any time or from time to time (i) sell, transfer, distribute or otherwise dispose of all or a portion of its Issuer Securities in public or private transactions, including in registered offerings, (ii) purchase, receive in a distribution or other transfer, or otherwise acquire Issuer Securities in public or private transactions, (iii) convert or redeem all or a portion of the Convertible Senior Secured Notes for Ordinary Shares; (iv) exercise all or a portion of the Existing Warrants, Tranche A Warrants and/or Tranche B Warrants, in each case, for shares of Ordinary Shares, (v) enter into derivatives or hedging transactions relating to Issuer Securities, and/or (vi) enter into agreements with a broker intended to comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c)(1)(i) under the Act, on such terms and at such time as the Reporting Persons may deem advisable. Subject to the agreements described in the Schedule 13D, the Reporting Persons, at any time and from time to time, may review, reconsider and change their position and/or change their purpose and/or develop such plans, including with respect to influence on management or the Board regarding the business and affairs of the Issuer, including with respect to MCM's consent rights with respect to the Issuer's governance documents and the Board's composition as disclosed in Amendment No. 3, and engage with advisors, the Issuer or other persons regarding such matters.

Percentage of Class

This Item 5(a) of the Schedule 13D is amended and supplemented as follows: The responses set forth in rows 7 through 13 and the related "Comments for Type of Reporting Person" on the cover pages to this Amendment No. 4 are incorporated by reference into this Item 5. Such responses are provided as of January 24, 2025.

Number of Shares

This Item 5(b) of the Schedule 13D is amended and supplemented as follows: The responses set forth in rows 7 through 13 and the related "Comments for Type of Reporting Person" on the cover pages to this Amendment No. 4 are incorporated by reference into this Item 5. Such responses are provided as of January 24, 2025. By virtue of the relationships described herein, the Reporting Persons may be deemed to constitute a "group" within the meaning of Rule 13d-5 under the Exchange Act. The filing of this Schedule 13D shall not be construed as an admission that the Reporting Persons beneficially own those securities held by another member of such group. In addition, each Reporting Person expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of any securities reported herein except to the extent such Reporting Person actually exercises voting or dispositive power with respect to such securities.

Transactions

This Item 5(c) of the Schedule 13D is amended and supplemented as follows: Except as set forth herein, the Reporting Persons have not effected any transactions in securities of the Issuer during the past 60 days.

Shareholders

This Item 5(d) of the Schedule 13D is amended and supplemented as follows: Under certain circumstances, partners, members or shareholders of the Reporting Persons, as the case may be, could have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, securities owned by such Reporting Person.

Date of 5% Ownership

N/A

This Item 6 of the Schedule 13D is amended and supplemented as follows: Registration Rights Agreement As previously disclosed in Amendment No. 3, MCM entered into a Registration Rights Agreement dated as of December 23, 2024 (the "MCM Registration Rights Agreement"). On January 22, 2025, MCM entered into Amendment No. 1 to the MCM Registration Rights Agreement in order to extend the Filing Deadline (as defined therein) for the company to file a registration statement pursuant to the agreement.

Exhibit 17: Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of January 28, 2025. Exhibit 18: Amendment No. 1 to the MCM Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2025.

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