Spotlight on the Team: Jodie Kao, Senior IT Technician

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (January 20, 2025) – Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Edge Autonomy, a leading provider of field-proven uncrewed airborne system (“UAS”) technology. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Redwire will acquire Edge Autonomy for $925 million on a debt free, cash free basis and subject to customary working capital, cash and debt adjustments. The merger consideration is expected to be paid using $150 million in cash and $775 million in shares of Redwire common stock, based on the volume-weighted average trading price on the NYSE for the 30 trading days ending on January 17, 2025 of $15.07 (“30-day VWAP”). Transaction financing and closing details are as described below. Following the merger, Edge Autonomy and its subsidiaries would be wholly-owned subsidiaries of Redwire.

The acquisition is expected to transform Redwire into a global leader in multi-domain autonomous technology, broadening its portfolio of mission-critical space platforms to include combat-proven autonomous airborne platforms. 

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A focus on helping employees

When Jodie Kao took up a profession in IT, she knew she would be managing the help desk, provisioning licenses and laptops for employees, and troubleshooting computer and network issues.

“But I didn’t know just how well I would get to know my colleagues at our offices across the United States,” Jodie said. “I really enjoy that part of my job – we’re growing quickly as a company, and I have the opportunity to meet the new employees as they start.”

While with the U.S. Navy, Jodie was stationed on the USS Antietam CG-54 in Yokosuka, Japan and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea in Busan, South Korea. Upon finishing her contract, she found her home in the Central Coast of California, coming to work for Edge Autonomy as a Senior IT Technician.

“The culture here at Edge Autonomy really resonated with me coming out of the Navy,” said Jodie. “The customers are familiar with the DoD and the people here have been so welcoming and easy to work with, and I get to work with IT best practices and the latest technology.”

Jodie has been interested in STEM and the advancement of technology her whole life and the problem solving that goes along with a STEM field has been important to her as she continues her career.

“I like to fix things,” said Jodie. “That’s not only my job, but my passion. As far back as I can remember I wanted to find out why something didn’t work so I could fix the problem if it ever happened again.”

Do you have a passion for solving problems? Learn more about open positions on the Edge Autonomy team! Careers – Edge Autonomy

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