Heidmar Inc. Announces Termination of Merger Agreement

Heidmar Inc. (the “Company”) announced today that it has terminated the Business Combination Agreement dated March 19, 2023 (as amended, the “Business Combination Agreement”) between the Company, Home Plate Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQGM: HPLT), a publicly-listed, special purpose acquisition company (“Home Plate”), Heidmar Marine Inc., Home Plate Sponsor LLC, HP Merger Subsidiary Corp. and certain shareholders of the Company party thereto, pursuant to Sections 11.1(b) and 11.1(d) of the Business Combination Agreement.

In conjunction with the termination of the Business Combination Agreement, each of the Ancillary Documents (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) has also been terminated in accordance with their respective terms.

Market conditions were not conducive to the contemplated equity raise and the Company terminated the Business Combination Agreement pursuant to its terms. The Company remains focused on growing its tanker and dry bulk commercial management and pooling business organically while the launch into technical ship management is also proceeding as per plan with ongoing discussions with potential partners.

About Heidmar Inc.

Heidmar is an Athens based, first-class commercial and pool management business servicing the crude and product tanker market and is committed to safety, performance, relationships and transparency. Heidmar has a reputation as a reliable and responsible partner with a goal to maximizing our customer’s profitability. Heidmar seeks to offer vessel owners a “one stop” solution for all maritime services in the crude oil, refined petroleum products and dry bulk shipping sectors. Heidmar believes its unique asset light business model and extensive experience in the maritime industry allows the Company to achieve premier market coverage and utilization, as well as providing customers in the sector with seamless commercial transportation services.

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