H.I.S. invests in REGENT Craft
On March 7, 2024, H.I.S. Co., Ltd. (“H.I.S.”) announced an investment in REGENT Craft Inc. (“REGENT”) through its American subsidiary, H.I.S. U.S.A. Holding, Inc. (“H.I.S. USA”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
REGENT's electric seaglider represents a novel class of wing-in-ground-effect vehicles, designed to operate a few meters above the water surface at speeds up to 180 mph (290 km/h). Positioned as a leading contender in the realm of next-generation mobility, it garners attention for its dual emphasis on high energy efficiency and safety, as well as its capacity for zero-emission operation powered entirely by electricity.
Through its investment, H.I.S. aims to not only support REGENT in bringing seagliders to market but also to transform the tourism and travel sector by leveraging their expertise to create captivating travel experiences for their customers.
Further information can be found on Globe Newswire’s website and on hisusaholding.com.
REGENT is pioneering the future of sustainable maritime mobility. It develops and manufactures seagliders, a new category of all-electric, passenger carrying vehicles that service coastal routes up to 180 miles with existing battery technology.
H.I.S. operates one of the biggest travel agencies in Japan. It has 157 branches in 60 countries and 112 cities across the globe.