Co-Diagnostics, Inc. Announces Closing of $7.0 Million Registered Direct Offering of Common Stock Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
Rhea-AI Summary
Co-Diagnostics (Nasdaq: CODX) announced the closing of a registered direct offering of 12,727,272 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants) at $0.55 per share, generating gross proceeds of approximately $7.0 million before placement agent fees and offering expenses. The company said it intends to use the proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes. Maxim Group acted as sole placement agent. The securities were offered under a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 declared effective by the SEC on April 6, 2023, and a prospectus supplement related to the Offering was filed with the SEC.
Positive
- Gross proceeds of approximately $7.0 million
- 12,727,272 shares issued to raise capital
- Proceeds earmarked for working capital and general corporate purposes
- Offering completed under an SEC effective Form S-3 registration
Negative
- Issuance of 12,727,272 shares may cause shareholder dilution
- Gross proceeds are before placement agent fees and offering expenses, reducing net cash
- Offer price of $0.55 per share may reflect downward pressure on per-share valuation
News Market Reaction 20 Alerts
On the day this news was published, CODX declined 13.39%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -19.7% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 20 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $5M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $30M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
The gross proceeds to the Company from the Offering were approximately
Maxim Group LLC acted as the sole placement agent in connection with the Offering.
The securities were offered pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-270628), which was declared effective by the
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sales of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.
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Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated use of proceeds. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements, including but not limited to risks related risks described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
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