Phunware Announces Pricing of $5.6 Million Registered Direct Offering
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Phunware, Inc.'s decision to issue approximately 56 million shares (or pre-funded warrants) at a price of $0.10 per share represents a strategic move to raise capital. The low price point suggests the company may be aiming to attract a broad base of investors, but it also implies significant dilution for existing shareholders. The capital infusion can be leveraged for growth initiatives, debt reduction, or other corporate purposes. However, investors should closely monitor how the funds are allocated to ensure they contribute to value creation.
It's noteworthy that the offering is being conducted under an effective shelf registration statement, allowing the company to sell securities to the public without a lengthy waiting period. This expediency can be advantageous in capitalizing on favorable market conditions. However, the 'reasonable best-efforts' basis by Roth Capital Partners indicates that the placement agent is not obligated to purchase any unsold shares, which could result in an incomplete sale if investor demand is not as high as expected.
Phunware's core business revolves around Location Based SaaS solutions, which are increasingly relevant in today's digital economy. The company's ability to engage and monetize mobile users is a key competitive advantage. The success of this stock offering could provide Phunware with the necessary resources to innovate and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
However, the pricing of the offering at $0.10 per share is substantially lower than market norms, which could indicate that Phunware is experiencing underlying financial challenges or that it anticipates needing to incentivize investment due to market skepticism. The impact on the company's stock price and market perception will depend on the market's reception of this offering and the subsequent deployment of the raised capital.
The use of a shelf registration statement is a legal mechanism that allows companies to prepare and file a registration statement with the SEC, enabling them to issue securities quickly when market conditions are favorable. This approach is often used by companies seeking flexibility and efficiency in capital raising efforts. The legal framework surrounding such an offering requires full disclosure of the company's financial situation and risks involved to potential investors.
Investors should be aware that while this method streamlines the process, it does not diminish the importance of due diligence. The Registration Statement and its supplements should be examined for a comprehensive understanding of the terms of the offering and the company's strategic intentions for the use of the proceeds.
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phunware, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHUN, “Phunware”), the pioneer of patented Location Based SaaS solutions and other products that offer the only fully integrated enterprise cloud platform for mobile that enables brands to engage, manage and monetize anyone anywhere, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the issuance and sale of approximately 56,000,000 million shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) at a price of
Roth Capital Partners is acting as sole placement agent for the offering on a reasonable best-efforts basis. The offering is expected to close on or about January 23, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting the placement agent's fees and other offering expenses, are expected to be approximately
The Registration Statement relating to, among other things, the shares of common stock, the pre-funded warrants and the shares of common stock underlying the pre-funded warrants to be issued in the proposed offering was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 1, 2022, and declared effective by the SEC on February 9, 2022. 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. A prospectus supplement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and, when available, copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus may be obtained from Roth Capital Partners, LLC, 888 San Clemente, Suite 400, Newport Beach, CA 92660, (800) 678-9147 or by accessing the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.
Before investing in this offering, interested parties should read in their entirety the Registration Statement and the accompanying base prospectus and the other documents that Phunware has filed with the SEC and that are incorporated by reference in such Registration Statement and the accompanying base prospectus, which provide more information about Phunware and such offering.
About Phunware
Phunware’s mission is to achieve unparalleled connectivity and monetization through widespread adoption of Phunware technologies, by leveraging brands, mobile consumers, partners and digital asset holders and market participants. With the activation of Phunware 3.0, Phunware is poised to expand its software products and services audience and verticals, utilize and monetize its patents and other intellectual property rights and interests, and update and reintroduce its digital asset ecosystem for existing holders and new market participants.
Safe Harbor / Forward-Looking Statements
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