Cyngn Inc. Announces $9.65 Million Registered Direct Offering, Priced at the Market Under Nasdaq Rules

Rhea-AI Summary

Cyngn (NASDAQ: CYN) announced a registered direct offering to sell 5,000,000 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants) at $1.93 per share, raising aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $9.65 million. The offering is priced at market under Nasdaq rules and is expected to close on or about March 17, 2026. A single institutional investor purchased over 90% of the offering; a high-net-worth individual purchased the remainder. Following the offering (assuming full exercise of pre-funded warrants), pro forma shares outstanding will be 16,896,493. Net proceeds are expected to be used for general corporate purposes and working capital.

Positive

• Raised approximately $9.65 million in gross proceeds
• Offering priced at market under Nasdaq rules
• Pre-funded warrants immediately exercisable, providing financing flexibility

Negative

• Issuance of 5,000,000 shares increases pro forma shares to 16,896,493
• Investor concentration: single institutional buyer acquired >90% of the offering
• Potential dilution to existing shareholders upon exercise of pre-funded warrants

News Market Reaction – CYN

-2.94% 3.4x vol

42 alerts

-2.94% Session close to close

+11.6% Peak Tracked

-25.4% Trough Tracked

$21.45M Market Cap

3.4x Rel. Volume

In the Mar 16 session, CYN declined 2.94%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +11.6% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -25.4% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 42 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was very high at 3.4x the daily average, suggesting heavy selling pressure.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement details a registered direct offering of about $9.65 million in common stock and pr...

Analysis

This announcement details a registered direct offering of about $9.65 million in common stock and pre-funded warrants at $1.93 per share, made off an effective Form S-3 shelf. Post-transaction, Cyngn expects 16,896,493 shares outstanding, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes and working capital. Historically, similar offerings have produced sizable price swings, so investors may watch execution of proceeds and any further use of the $300,000,000 shelf capacity.

Key Figures

Offering size: $9.65 million Offering price: $1.93 per share Shares offered: 5,000,000 shares +5 more

8 metrics

Offering size $9.65 million Aggregate gross proceeds from registered direct offering

Offering price $1.93 per share Public offering price per share of Common Stock

Shares offered 5,000,000 shares Common Stock or Pre-Funded Warrants in offering

Warrant price $1.92999 per warrant Price per Pre-Funded Warrant in offering

Warrant exercise price $0.00001 Exercise price per Pre-Funded Warrant

Post-offering shares 16,896,493 shares Common Stock outstanding assuming all warrants exercised

Shelf file number 333-290079 Form S-3 shelf registration statement referenced

Shelf effective date September 18, 2025 Date Form S-3 was declared effective by SEC

Previous Offering Reports

5 past events · Latest: Jun 30 (Negative)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jun 30	Registered direct offering	Negative	-11.8%	Closed $17.2M direct offering with common stock and pre-funded warrants.
Jun 27	Registered direct offering	Negative	+20.1%	Closed $15M registered direct deal with single institutional investor.
Jun 27	Registered direct offering	Negative	+20.1%	Announced $17.2M offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants.
Jun 26	Registered direct offering	Negative	+171.5%	Announced $15M direct offering at $5.01 per share.
Dec 31	Registered direct offering	Negative	+4.8%	Closed $9.0M at-the-market registered direct equity deal.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Historically, Cyngn’s offering announcements often coincided with large positive price moves, showing a tendency for upside reactions despite dilution potential.

Recent Company History

Over the past year, Cyngn repeatedly used registered direct offerings involving common stock and pre-funded warrants, often with a single institutional investor and Aegis as placement agent. These transactions raised between $9.0M and $17.2M and were frequently priced at-the-market. Price reactions ranged from modest (4.79%) to very large (171.46%), with most offerings followed by strong gains, highlighting a history of volatile responses to capital-raising news.

Key Terms

registered direct offering, pre-funded warrants, exercise price, shelf registration statement, +2 more

6 terms

registered direct offering financial

"entered into definitive agreements in a registered direct offering with for the purchase"

A registered direct offering is a way for a company to sell new shares of its stock directly to select investors with regulatory approval. This method allows the company to raise funds quickly and efficiently without needing a public auction, similar to offering exclusive access to a limited number of buyers. For investors, it often provides an opportunity to purchase shares at a favorable price, while giving the company immediate access to capital.

pre-funded warrants financial

"purchase and sale of approximately $9.65 million of shares of Common Stock and pre-funded warrants"

Pre-funded warrants are financial instruments that give investors the right to purchase a company's stock at a set price, but with most or all of the purchase price paid upfront. They function like a coupon or gift card for stock, allowing investors to buy shares later at a fixed price, which can be beneficial if they want to avoid future price increases. This makes them important for investors seeking flexibility and certainty in their investment plans.

exercise price financial

"minus an exercise price of $0.00001 per Pre-Funded Warrant"

The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.

shelf registration statement regulatory

"pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-290079)"

A shelf registration statement is a document a company files with regulators that allows it to sell shares or bonds quickly when it’s a good time to raise money. It’s like having a pre-approved plan ready so the company can act fast without going through lengthy paperwork each time they want to sell, making fundraising more flexible.

form s-3 regulatory

"effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-290079)"

Form S-3 is a legal document companies use to register their stock sales with the government, making it easier and faster for them to raise money by selling shares to investors. It’s like having a pre-approved shopping list that lets a company quickly sell new shares when they need funds, without going through a lengthy approval process each time.

prospectus supplement regulatory

"A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms"

A prospectus supplement is an additional document provided alongside a company's main offering details, offering updated or extra information about a specific financial product being sold. It helps investors understand the latest terms, risks, and details of the investment, similar to how an update or revision clarifies or expands on original instructions, ensuring they have current and complete information before making a decision.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyngn Inc. (NASDAQ: CYN) today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements in a registered direct offering with for the purchase and sale of approximately $9.65 million of shares of Common Stock and pre-funded warrants at a price of $1.93 per share of Common Stock. A single institutional investor acquired greater than ninety percent of the offering, with a high-net-worth individual purchasing the remaining percent. The entire transaction has been priced at the market under Nasdaq rules.

The offering consisted of the sale of 5,000,000 shares of Common Stock (or Pre-Funded Warrants). The public offering price per share of Common Stock is $1.93 (or $1.92999 for each Pre-Funded Warrant, which is equal to the public offering price per share of Common Stock to be sold in the offering minus an exercise price of $0.00001 per Pre-Funded Warrant). The Pre-Funded Warrants will be immediately exercisable and may be exercised at any time until exercised in full. For each Pre-Funded Unit sold in the offering, the number of shares of Common Stock in the offering will be decreased on a one-for-one basis.

Aggregate gross proceeds to the Company are expected to be approximately $9.65 million. The transaction is expected to close on or about March 17, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes and working capital. Following completion of the offering, the Company will have 16,896,493 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding, assuming the exercise of all Pre-funded Warrants issued in the offering.

Aegis Capital Corp. is acting as exclusive placement agent for the offering. Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. is acting as counsel to the Company. Greenberg Traurig, P.A. is acting as counsel to Aegis Capital Corp.

The registered direct offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-290079) previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and declared effective by the SEC on September 18, 2025. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the proposed offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC's website located at www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained, when available, by contacting Aegis Capital Corp., Attention: Syndicate Department, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, 27th floor, New York, NY 10105, by email at syndicate@aegiscap.com, or by telephone at +1 (212) 813-1010.

Interested parties should read in their entirety the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and the other documents that the Company has filed with the SEC that are incorporated by reference in such prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, which provide more information about the Company and such offering.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Cyngn

Cyngn develops and deploys autonomous vehicle technology for industrial organizations like manufacturers and logistics companies. The Company addresses significant challenges facing industrial organizations today, such as labor shortages and costly safety incidents.

Cyngn's DriveMod technology empowers customers to seamlessly bring self-driving technology to their operations without high upfront costs or infrastructure installations. DriveMod is currently available on Motrec MT-160 Tuggers and BYD Forklifts.

The DriveMod Tugger hauls up to 12,000 lbs, travels inside and out, and targets a typical payback period of less than 2 years. The DriveMod Forklift lifts heavy loads that use non-standard pallets and is currently available to select customers.

Investor Contact:
Natalie Russell, Interim CFO
investors@cyngn.com 

Media Contact:
Luke Renner, Head of Marketing
media@cyngn.com

Where to Find Cyngn

• Website: https://cyngn.com
• X: https://x.com/cyngn
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyngn
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyngnhq

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any statement that is not historical in nature is a forward-looking statement and may be identified by the use of words and phrases such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "will," "will likely result," "will continue," "plans to," "potential," "promising," and similar expressions. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, including the risk factors described from time to time in the Company's reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including, without limitation the risk factors discussed in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on November 14, 2025. Readers are cautioned that it is not possible to predict or identify all the risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect future results. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. Cyngn undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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FAQ

How much did Cyngn (CYN) raise in the March 16, 2026 registered direct offering?

Cyngn raised approximately $9.65 million in gross proceeds from the registered direct offering. According to the company, the offering sold 5,000,000 shares (or pre-funded warrants) at a public offering price of $1.93 per share.

What is the expected close date and use of proceeds for Cyngn's (CYN) offering?

The offering is expected to close on or about March 17, 2026. According to the company, net proceeds are expected to be used for general corporate purposes and working capital.

How will Cyngn's (CYN) share count change after the offering?

Assuming full exercise of pre-funded warrants, pro forma shares outstanding will be 16,896,493. According to the company, the offering consisted of 5,000,000 shares (or pre-funded warrants) issued in the transaction.

What price did Cyngn (CYN) set for the shares and pre-funded warrants in the offering?

The public offering price was set at $1.93 per share and $1.92999 per pre-funded warrant. According to the company, the pre-funded warrant price equals the share price minus a $0.00001 exercise price.

Who purchased Cyngn's (CYN) registered direct offering securities?

A single institutional investor acquired more than 90% of the offering, while a high-net-worth individual purchased the remainder. According to the company, this concentration reflects the investor mix for the transaction.