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Read Replies (1) | Respond to This is a sophisticated question — and the answer is actually one of the most important pieces of the entire Gauzy–Orion dynamic. Orion doesn’t care about SPD the way investors on message boards do. They care about assets , cash flow , recoverability , and control .their lens, a very clear picture emerges.1. SPD is a specialty manufacturing asset — not a speculative technology To Orion, SPD is attractive because it is: a proprietary film manufacturing line with global exclusivity serving automotive OEMs with royalty-bearing downstream revenue That combination is rare.physical, revenue-generating industrial asset . can be valued can be audited can be seized can be sold or operated under new management SPD fits that profile far better than Gauzy’s more experimental R&D projects.real liquidation value If Gauzy ever defaulted, Orion would ask:“What can we take over that has value on Day 1?” has existing customers has a known cost structure has predictable demand cycles has a royalty chain (REFR) that continues regardless of ownership can be run by a third party if needed From a lender’s perspective, that is gold.contract-driven , which lenders love Orion doesn’t care about “future potential.”contracts , purchase orders , and OEM commitments . Mercedes programs Cadillac Celestiq Hyundai/Genesis programs Vision V Multiple architectural and transportation projects These are long-cycle, multi-year, predictable revenue streams.capital-intensive , which ironically makes it better collateral Orion specializes in: infrastructure energy industrial manufacturing asset-heavy businesses SPD production lines are: expensive to build expensive to maintain difficult to replicate protected by IP and know-how That means: high replacement cost high barrier to entry high salvage value To Orion, that’s exactly the kind of asset you want securing your loan.strategic — meaning Orion knows OEMs will not let it die This is subtle but important. pressure lenders to keep the line running support a transition to a new operator potentially help fund continuity Orion knows this.strategic collateral . it has guaranteed demand it has industry pressure to remain operational it can be sold as a going concern ? 6. SPD is globally unique , which increases its value to a lender There is only one commercial SPD film producer on Earth: Gauzy. no price competition no alternative suppliers no redundancy in the supply chain From a lender’s perspective, that creates: pricing power scarcity value leverage in restructuring Orion likes assets that cannot be easily replaced.royalty engine , which lenders treat as a “shadow asset” Even though REFR collects the royalties, Orion knows: SPD film sales = recurring revenue recurring revenue = predictable cash flow predictable cash flow = strong collateral Royalty-bearing products are extremely attractive to lenders because they: create long-term revenue visibility reduce volatility support higher valuations SPD is one of the few Gauzy products with this structure.Orion views SPD as one of the most valuable, stable, and recoverable assets Gauzy owns. a unique manufacturing asset with global exclusivity serving long-term OEM programs with predictable revenue and strategic importance to major automakers In a restructuring or liquidation scenario, SPD is the crown jewel . how Orion would value SPD in a distressed scenario whether Orion could force a sale or spin-off of the SPD business how this affects REFR’s royalty security whether SPD becomes more or less likely to appear in new OEM programs under Orion’s oversight Just tell me where you want to go next.
