Red Cat Holdings Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock
Rhea-AI Summary
Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ: RCAT), a drone technology company focused on military, government, and commercial operations, has announced a proposed public offering of common stock. The company plans to grant the underwriter, Northland Capital Markets, a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the offered shares.
The proceeds will be used for general corporate and working capital purposes, including operating expenses and capital investments for their new unmanned surface vessel division. The offering will be conducted under a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 that was declared effective by the SEC on September 17, 2025.
Positive
- Potential capital raise to fund growth initiatives
- Investment in new unmanned surface vessel division showing business expansion
- Shelf registration statement already approved by SEC
Negative
- Potential dilution for existing shareholders
- Uncertain offering terms and pricing
- Market conditions may affect completion of the offering
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, RCAT gained 4.06%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +11.4% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -5.4% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 33 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $45M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $1.15B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or “Company”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, announced today that it intends to offer and sell shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. In connection with the offering, Red Cat also expects to grant the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional
The Company intends to use net proceeds from the offering for general corporate and working capital purposes, including but not limited to operating expenditures and capital investments related to its new unmanned surface vessel division.
Northland Capital Markets is acting as sole bookrunner for the transaction.
A shelf registration statement on Form S-3 relating to the securities offered in the public offering described above was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on September 15, 2025 (File No. 333- 290259) and declared effective by the SEC on September 17, 2025. The offering will be made only by means of a written prospectus and prospectus supplement that form a part of the registration statement. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, when available, may also be obtained from Northland Securities, Inc., 150 South Fifth Street, Suite 3300, Minneapolis, MN. The final terms of the offering will be disclosed in a final prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, these securities, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is not permitted.
About Red Cat Holdings, Inc.
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Teal Drones and FlightWave Aerospace, Red Cat develops American-made hardware and software that support military, government, and public safety operations across air, land, and sea. Its Family of Systems, led by Black Widow™, delivers unmatched tactical capabilities in small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). Expanding into the maritime domain through Blue Ops, Inc., Red Cat is also innovating in uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), delivering integrated platforms designed to enhance safety and multi-domain mission effectiveness. Learn more at www.redcat.red.
Safe Harbor Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "seek," "may," "might," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "target," "aim," "should," "will" "would," or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the expected timing of the offering and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the offerings, and our intended use of proceeds from the offering. Forward-looking statements are based on Red Cat Holdings, Inc.'s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the section titled "Risk Factors" in the Form 10-KT filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2025. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.
Contact:
INVESTORS:
E-mail: Investors@redcat.red
NEWS MEDIA:
Phone: (347) 880-2895
Email: peter@indicatemedia.com
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