RiceBran Technologies Announces $3 Million Registered Direct Offering
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RiceBran Technologies (NASDAQ:RIBT) announced a definitive securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor, expected to yield approximately $3.0 million upon closing on September 13, 2021. The agreement involves the purchase of 2,307,500 shares of Common Stock at $0.65 per share, along with multiple warrants. The funds will be directed towards enhancing production capabilities to meet increasing demand. The company has also agreed to suspend its At The Market equity issuance program.
Positive
- Company to receive approximately $3.0 million in funds, enhancing its financial flexibility.
- Capital infusion will support expansion of production capabilities in anticipation of rising demand.
Negative
- Warrants issuance may lead to future dilution of shares.
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TOMBALL, TX / ACCESSWIRE / September 9, 2021 / RiceBran Technologies (NASDAQ:RIBT) (the "Company"), a global leader in the development and production of critical nutritional and functional ingredients derived from small and ancient grains for the healthy food, nutraceutical, pet care and animal feed markets, today announced that it has entered into a definitive securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor (the "Investor"). Upon closing, the Company expects to receive gross proceeds of approximately
Under the securities purchase agreement, the Investor has agreed to purchase (i) 2,307,500 shares of the Company's Common Stock at a purchase price of
"This injection of capital, from a sophisticated institutional investor, allows RiceBran to make key investments to support our transition to a high value-add ingredient company by enabling us to expand our production capabilities ahead of an expected increase in demand," said Todd Mitchell, RiceBran Technologies, Chief Financial Officer. "Additionally, this investment gives us greater flexibility to make other improvements to our capital structure."
The securities described above are being offered pursuant to a "shelf" registration statement (File No. 333-232447) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 28, 2019 and declared effective on July 11, 2019. Such securities may be offered only by means of a prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part of the effective registration statement. A prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering of the securities will be filed with the SEC. Electronic copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering of the securities may be obtained, when available, on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state.
About RiceBran Technologies
RiceBran Technologies is a specialty ingredient company focused on the development, production, and marketing of products derived from traditional and ancient small grains. Notably, it is a global leader in the production and marketing of stabilized rice bran ("SRB"), and high value-added derivative products derived from SRB, as well as a processor of rice, rice co-products, and barley and oat products. The Company produces products utilizing proprietary processes to deliver improved nutrition, ease of use, and extended shelf-life, while addressing consumer demand for all natural, non-GMO and organic products. The target markets for the Company's products include food and animal nutrition manufacturers and retailers, as well as specialty food, functional food and nutritional supplement manufacturers and retailers, both domestically and internationally. More information can be found in the Company's filings with the SEC and by visiting its website at http://www.ricebrantech.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes "forward-looking statements," including statements relating to the registered direct offering and the use of proceeds therefrom. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are not under the Company's control. All statements, except for statements of historical fact, made in this release regarding activities, events or developments the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, such as statements regarding the closing of the offering, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Although the Company believes that the plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no assurance that these plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. Therefore, actual outcomes and results could materially differ from what is expressed, implied or forecasted in such statements. Except as required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to and does not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. The Company cautions you that these forward-looking statements are inherently subject to certain risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control. These risks include the risks described under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in its subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Investor Contact
Rob Fink / Matt Chesler, CFA
FNK IR
ribt@fnkir.com
646.809.4048 / 646.809.2183
SOURCE: RiceBran Technologies
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