D. Boral Capital acted as Exclusive Placement Agent to Genius Group Limited (NYSE:GNS) in Connection with its $8,000,000 Registered Direct Offering
Rhea-AI Summary
Genius Group (NYSE:GNS) closed a Registered Direct Offering on April 16, 2026, issuing 21,621,621 ordinary shares (or pre-funded warrants) and receiving $8,000,000 gross proceeds before commissions and offering expenses.
D. Boral Capital acted as Exclusive Placement Agent and the offering was made under the company’s Form F-3 shelf registration declared effective July 18, 2025.
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Positive
- Gross proceeds of $8,000,000
- Exclusive placement handled by D. Boral Capital
Negative
- Issuance of 21,621,621 shares may dilute existing shareholders
- Net proceeds reduced by commissions and offering expenses
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19 | Unit separation notice | Neutral | +0.0% | Announced start of separate trading for Class A shares and warrants. |
| Feb 13 | IPO bookrunner role | Neutral | +0.1% | Disclosed $287,500,000 IPO where D. Boral Capital acted as bookrunner. |
| Feb 12 | IPO closing | Neutral | +0.1% | Closed 28,750,000-unit IPO at $10.00 per unit for $287,500,000. |
Recent IPO- and structure-related announcements have produced minimal price moves, suggesting news flow has not materially shifted trading behavior so far.
Over recent months, D. Boral Acquisition I Corp. has focused on its SPAC formation and trading structure. In February 2026, it closed a $287,500,000 IPO of 28,750,000 units at $10.00 per unit and later announced the separate trading of its Class A shares and warrants effective February 25, 2026. Price reactions to these milestones were near-flat (around 0–0.1%), indicating that structural updates and listing milestones have so far been absorbed with limited volatility. Today’s news concerns its role as placement agent for another issuer.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights D. Boral Capital’s role as exclusive placement agent in Genius Group’s $8,000,000 registered direct offering of 21,621,621 ordinary shares or pre-funded warrants. For D. Boral Acquisition I Corp., it follows earlier milestones such as the $287,500,000 SPAC IPO and the start of separate trading for Class A shares and warrants. Investors may focus on future business-combination activity, warrant terms at $11.50 per share, and additional capital markets mandates when assessing long-term implications.
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NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2026 / On April 16, 2026, Genius Group Limited (NYSE:GNS) ("Genius Group" or the "Company") a leading AI-powered education group, announced the closing of its previously announced Registered Direct Offering for the purchase and sale of 21,621,621 ordinary shares (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof). The Company received total gross proceeds of
D. Boral Capital LLC acted as the Exclusive Placement Agent for the Offering.
The Offering was conducted under the Company's shelf Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-288534) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and declared effective on July 18, 2025. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering was filed with the SEC and may be obtained from D. Boral Capital LLC, 590 Madison Avenue, 39th Floor, New York, NY 10022, by email at dbccapitalmarkets@dboralcapital.com or by calling +1 (212) 970-5150.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any of the Company's securities in any jurisdiction where such an offer would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under applicable securities laws.
About Genius Group Limited
Genius Group Limited is an education group delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Genius Group serves 6 million users in over 100 countries through its Genius School, Genius Academy, Genius Resorts, and Genius City models. It provides personalized, entrepreneurial AI pathways combining human talent with AI skills and AI solutions at the individual, enterprise, and government level. To learn more, please visit https://www.geniusgroup.ai/.
About D. Boral Capital
D. Boral Capital LLC is a premier, relationship-driven global investment bank headquartered in New York. The firm is dedicated to delivering exceptional strategic advisory and tailored financial solutions to middle-market and emerging growth companies. With a proven track record, D. Boral Capital provides expert guidance to clients across diverse sectors worldwide, leveraging access to capital from key markets, including the United States, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.
A recognized leader on Wall Street, D. Boral Capital has successfully aggregated approximately
D. Boral Capital is a member of FINRA and SIPC.
Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements reflect the Company's current expectations, assumptions, and projections about future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements typically include terminology such as "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "projects," "seeks," "should," "will," or similar expressions.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, the Company's ability to expand its e-commerce platform and F&B distribution business, customer acceptance of new products and services, changes in economic conditions affecting its operations, the outcome of partnership discussions, the impact of global health crises, supply chain disruptions, competition, and regulatory risks related to data privacy and security. Additional risks include volatility in digital asset markets, potential vulnerabilities in custodial security, and evolving global and domestic regulatory frameworks applicable to blockchain technologies. These risks, along with other factors, are discussed in more detail in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. The Company assumes 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.
For more information, please contact:
D. Boral Capital LLC
Email: dbccapitalmarkets@dboralcapital.com
Telephone: +1 (212) 970-5150
SOURCE: D. Boral Capital
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