Hadron Energy Receives Letter of Support From the White House Before Government Shutdown

Hadron Energy Founder & CEO, Samuel Gibson, receives letter of support from the White House before government shutdown regarding microreactor developments Business Wire

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NEW YORK — Hadron Energy, Inc. (“Hadron”), a cutting-edge innovator in Micro Modular Reactor (“MMR”) technology, announced today that it has received an official White House communication recognizing the company’s critical role in strengthening U.S. energy resilience and national defense infrastructure. The correspondence arrived just days before the federal government shutdown, highlighting the bipartisan urgency of accelerating advanced nuclear deployment to meet the nation’s growing energy needs.

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The letter identified Hadron’s 10MW light-water MMR program as aligned with the Administration’s strategic energy and security goals. It also referenced ongoing federal initiatives aimed at streamlining nuclear regulatory pathways and expanding resilient power for mission-critical facilities, including Department of Defense (DoD) installations and high-capacity artificial intelligence data centers now designated as critical national infrastructure.

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“This acknowledgment from the White House is a clear signal that what we’re building at Hadron matters to the country’s future,” said Samuel Gibson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hadron Energy, Inc. “Reliable, American-made nuclear power is key to our national security and competitiveness. Getting this message right before the shutdown made it clear that our work will continue regardless of political uncertainty.”

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Hadron’s factory-built, transportable reactors are designed for rapid deployment and will operate on a ten-year fueling cycle, providing carbon-free, always-on power for defense, industrial, and data center applications. The compact pressurized-water design integrates an in-vessel steam generator, sealed containment, and simplified operation that shorten construction timelines and reduce costs compared to conventional nuclear plants.

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“This level of recognition from the federal government shows that microreactors are no longer an idea on paper,” said Ross Ridenoure, Chief Nuclear Officer of Hadron Energy. “They are now viewed as an essential part of the nation’s energy and security strategy. It validates our technical roadmap and opens the door for deeper collaboration with both government and private-sector partners.”

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This development follows Hadron’s recently announced $1.2Bn definitive business combination agreement with GigCapital7 Corp. (Nasdaq: GIG), which will make Hadron the first publicly traded light-water microreactor company in the world. The White House communication strengthens Hadron’s position as a leader in the emerging U.S. nuclear renaissance, helping deliver secure, zero-carbon energy where it is needed most.

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About Hadron Energy, Inc.

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Hadron is a pioneer in MMR technology. Designed to deliver 10 MW of power, Hadron’s MMR will be smaller, more cost-effective, and faster to deploy than other proposed MMR power solutions. The revolutionary design of Hadron’s MMR allows its reactor core and containment shell to be transportable in a shipping container, providing a versatile deployment model for end users. Whether powering an artificial intelligence data center, remote community, or an industrial hub, Hadron’s MMR is expected to provide a reliable, safe and scalable nuclear energy solution. For more information, please visit https://www.hadronenergy.com/.

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About GigCapital7 Corp.

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GigCapital7 Corp. is a Private-to-Public Equity (PPE)™ company, also known as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), with a Mentor-Investor™ methodology and a mission to partner with a high technology differentiating company to forge a successful path to the public markets through a business combination. GigCapital7 Corp. aims to partner with an innovative company with exceptional leaders in order to create an industry-leading partnership that will be successful for years to come.

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Private-to-Public Equity (PPE)™ and Mentor-Investor™ are trademarks of GigManagement, LLC, a member entity of GigCapital Global and affiliate of GigCapital7 Corp., used pursuant to agreement.

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Forward-Looking Statements

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This press release includes certain statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about future events or Hadron’s or GigCapital7’s future financial or operating performance. For example, statements regarding Hadron’s anticipated growth and other metrics; the anticipated future demand of energy; the future demand and commercialization of the Hadron MMR; potential relationships or engagements; the outcome of Hadron’s regulatory submissions; and statements regarding the benefits of the business combination between the parties and the anticipated timing of the completion of the business combination are all forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “project,” “strive,” “budget,” “forecast,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” or the negatives of these terms or variations thereof or similar terminology.

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These forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future results of Hadron and GigCapital7 are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Hadron, GigCapital7, and their respective management teams, are inherently uncertain and subject to risks, variability and contingencies, many of which are beyond Hadron’s or GigCapital7’s control. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement or other definitive agreements in connection thereto; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Hadron, GigCapital7 or others following the announcement of the business combination and any definitive agreements with respect thereto; the inability to complete the business combination due to the failure to obtain consents and approvals of the shareholders of GigCapital7; failure to obtain financing to complete the business combination or to satisfy other conditions to closing; delays or failures to obtain necessary regulatory approvals required to complete the business combination or related transactions; changes to the proposed structure of the business combination as a result of applicable laws, regulations or conditions; projections, estimates and forecasts of revenue and other financial and performance metrics; projections about industry trends and market opportunity; expectations relating to the demand for Hadron’s MMR; Hadron’s ability to scale and grow its business; the cash position of Hadron following closing of the business combination; the ability to meet listing standards in connection with, and following, the consummation of the business combination; the risk that the business combination disrupts current plans and operations of Hadron as a result of the announcement and consummation of the business combination; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of Hadron to successfully commercialize its MMR, and Hadron’s ability to source and maintain key relationships with management and key employees; costs related to the business combination; changes in applicable laws and regulations; political and economic developments and market volatility; the risk that Hadron does not ever enter into any definitive agreements in connection with commercialization of its technology; the risk that Hadron is pursuing an emerging market; and other risks and uncertainties set forth under “Risk Factors” and other documents filed, or to be filed, with the SEC by GigCapital7 and/or Hadron, including the Registration Statement that Hadron and GigCapital7 intend to file in connection with the business combination.