Flora Growth Corp. Announces Proposed Underwritten Public Offering
Rhea-AI Summary
Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) announced on January 27, 2026 that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of its common shares, with all shares to be offered by the company and the offering subject to market conditions and uncertainty as to completion, size, or terms.
R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc. is the sole book-running manager. The shares are being offered under a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-274204) declared effective September 6, 2023; a prospectus supplement describing offering terms will be filed with the SEC.
Copies of the prospectus supplement and prospectus will be available on SEC.gov or from R. F. Lafferty & Co., Inc.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
FLGC was down 5.67% while peers were mixed: IMCC -0.72%, GELS -7.06%, AYTU -0.37%, but TXMD +6.13% and BFRI +1.63%. The move appears stock-specific rather than a coordinated sector reaction.
Previous Offering Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16 | Registered direct closing | Negative | -6.2% | Closed <b>$3.6M</b> registered direct offering of 2,850,000 shares at $1.25. |
| Dec 13 | Registered direct pricing | Negative | -34.3% | Priced <b>$3.6M</b> registered direct offering at <b>$1.25</b> per share. |
| Apr 09 | Underwritten offering bookrun | Negative | -4.4% | Aegis Capital acted as sole bookrunner on <b>$3.23M</b> underwritten offering. |
| Apr 08 | Underwritten offering closing | Negative | -4.6% | Closed <b>$3.2M</b> underwritten public offering of common shares. |
| Apr 04 | Underwritten offering pricing | Negative | -17.6% | Priced <b>$3.2M</b> underwritten public offering of common shares. |
Prior FLGC offerings have consistently been followed by negative 1-day moves, suggesting a pattern of weak immediate reactions to equity financing news.
Over 2024, Flora Growth executed several equity financings, including a $3.6 million registered direct offering and a $3.2 million underwritten public offering, all conducted under an effective shelf registration. These events saw 1‑day declines ranging from mid-single digits to over 30%. Today’s proposed underwritten offering fits into this ongoing pattern of raising capital via public equity, again linked to shelf registration mechanics.
Historical Comparison
Past offering headlines produced an average 1-day move of about 13.42%, mostly to the downside. The current underwritten deal headline fits this established financing pattern.
Since early 2024, FLGC has repeatedly used shelf-based registered direct and underwritten offerings to raise capital, with today’s proposed underwritten public offering continuing that financing approach.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective Form S-3 shelf dated January 8, 2026 registers 966,497 common shares for resale by existing holders; the company receives no proceeds from those sales. A separate Form S-3 (File No. 333-274204) filed in 2023 is referenced for the new underwritten public offering, which will be detailed in a prospectus supplement.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details a proposed underwritten public offering of FLGC common shares under an already effective Form S-3 shelf, with final terms to come via prospectus supplement. Historically, similar offerings for this issuer have been followed by negative 1‑day moves. Investors often watched the size, pricing, and use of proceeds, along with any additional 424B filings that might signal further share availability.
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 27, 2026) - Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) (the "Company"), today announced it has commenced an underwritten public offering of its common shares. All common shares in the offering are to be offered by the Company. The offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.
R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc. is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.
The common shares are being offered by the Company pursuant to a "shelf" registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-274204), which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on August 25, 2023, amended on August 30, 2023 and declared effective by the SEC on September 6, 2023, and the accompanying prospectus contained therein.
The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. A prospectus supplement describing the terms of the public offering will be filed with the SEC and will form a part of the effective registration statement.
Copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained, when available, on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov or alternatively, from: R. F. Lafferty & Co., Inc., 40 Wall Street, Suite 3602, New York, NY 10005; (212) 293-9090.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, 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 Flora Growth Corp.
Flora Growth Corp., which is set to be rebranded as ZeroStack, is the first, Nasdaq-listed, asset management company focused on providing exposure to decentralized AI. The Company also operates a global pharmaceutical distribution business through its wholly owned subsidiary, Phatebo GmbH. For more information, visit https://zerostack.ai/.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements," as defined by U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations and projections about future events at the time, and thus involve uncertainty and risk. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "will," "could," "would," "should," "may," "plan," "estimate," "intend," "predict," "potential," "continue," and the negatives of these words and other similar words or expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various and risks and uncertainties, including those described under section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2025 and in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 5, 2025, as such factors may be updated from time to time in the Company's periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov/edgar. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in the Company's filings with the SEC. While forward-looking statements reflect the Company's good faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance. The Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, data or methods, future events or other changes after the date of this press release, except as required by applicable law. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based on information currently available to the Company (or to third parties making the forward-looking statements).
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