Sidus Space Announces Pricing of Offering

Rhea-AI Summary

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) priced a best-efforts offering of 10,800,000 shares of Class A common stock at $1.50 per share, generating expected gross proceeds of approximately $16.2 million before fees and expenses.

The company intends to use net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes. The offering is expected to close on December 29, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, with ThinkEquity acting as sole placement agent. The securities are being offered under a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-273430) declared effective August 14, 2023; a final prospectus supplement will be filed with the SEC.

Positive

• Expected gross proceeds of $16.2 million
• Proceeds designated for working capital and general corporate purposes
• ThinkEquity named as sole placement agent

Negative

• Issuance of 10,800,000 Class A shares will dilute existing shareholders
• Gross proceeds will be reduced by placement agent fees and offering expenses
• Closing is subject to customary conditions and not guaranteed

News Market Reaction

-12.27% 5.8x vol

54 alerts

-12.27% News Effect

+22.7% Peak Tracked

-35.4% Trough Tracked

-$17M Valuation Impact

$118M Market Cap

5.8x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, SIDU declined 12.27%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +22.7% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -35.4% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 54 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $17M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $118M at that time. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy at 5.8x the daily average, suggesting significant selling pressure.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Shares offered: 10,800,000 shares Offering price: $1.50 per share Gross proceeds: $16.2 million +4 more

7 metrics

Shares offered 10,800,000 shares Best-efforts offering of Class A common stock

Offering price $1.50 per share Pricing of new Class A common stock offering

Gross proceeds $16.2 million Expected gross proceeds before fees and expenses

Closing date December 29, 2025 Expected offering closing, subject to conditions

Form S-3 file number File No. 333-273430 Shelf registration statement referenced for this offering

Shelf filing date July 26, 2023 Date S-3 registration statement was filed with SEC

Shelf effective date August 14, 2023 Date S-3 registration was declared effective by SEC

Market Reality Check

Price: $2.46 Vol: Volume 83,252,666 vs 20-d...

high vol

$2.46 Last Close

Volume Volume 83,252,666 vs 20-day average 31,733,613 (relative volume 2.62x) ahead of this offering news. high

Technical Shares traded at $2.20, above the $1.34 200-day MA prior to this new offering pricing.

Peers on Argus

Before this news, Argus momentum data showed 2 peers up (median 4.3%) and 4 down...

2 Up 4 Down

Before this news, Argus momentum data showed 2 peers up (median 4.3%) and 4 down, indicating mixed but active sector dynamics compared with SIDU’s 33.33% gain.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 24 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 24	Offering closing	Neutral	+33.3%	Closed best-efforts offering at $1.30 for about $25M gross proceeds.
Dec 22	Offering pricing	Neutral	+97.4%	Priced 19.23M-share offering at $1.30 with ~$25M gross proceeds.
Dec 22	Offering proposed	Neutral	+97.4%	Announced intention to conduct best-efforts offering under S-3 shelf.
Dec 22	Defense contract	Positive	+97.4%	Named awardee on SHIELD IDIQ with $151B ceiling for missile defense.
Dec 12	Leadership/governance	Neutral	-14.4%	CEO appointed to Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners.

Pattern Detected

Recent SIDU offerings and contract wins often coincided with strong positive price moves, even when the announcements were neutral capital-raising events.

Recent Company History

Over the past two weeks, Sidus Space issued multiple equity offerings and secured a large defense-related contract. On Dec 22–24, a proposed, then priced, and finally closed best-efforts offering of 19,230,800 shares at $1.30 drove price moves up to 97.41%. A SHIELD IDIQ contract with a $151 billion ceiling also coincided with this strength. Today’s new offering pricing at $1.50 continues that capital-raising trend following prior financings.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock dropped -12.3% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite fresh capit...

Analysis

The stock dropped -12.3% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite fresh capital would contrast with prior offerings, where average moves were about 53.47% to the upside. Investors have previously treated similar raises around $1.00–$1.30 positively, so a sharp decline could reflect concerns about cumulative dilution or fatigue after repeated financings rather than the mechanics of this specific $16.2M offering alone.

Key Terms

best-efforts offering, placement agent, shelf registration statement, form s-3, +2 more

6 terms

best-efforts offering financial

"announced the pricing of a best-efforts offering of 10,800,000 shares"

A best-efforts offering is a way of selling new securities where the broker or underwriter agrees to try to sell as many shares or bonds as possible but does not promise to buy any unsold portion. For investors, it matters because the issuer bears the risk of weak demand — the deal may raise less money or the price may be more volatile, similar to hiring a salesperson who will try hard to sell your goods but won’t guarantee any specific sales.

placement agent financial

"before deducting the placement agent's fees and offering expenses"

A placement agent is a professional or firm that helps organizations raise money from investors, such as individuals, institutions, or funds. They act like matchmakers, connecting those seeking investments with the right investors and guiding the process to ensure successful funding. For investors, they can provide access to exclusive opportunities and help navigate complex fundraising efforts.

shelf registration statement regulatory

"pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-273430)"

A shelf registration statement is a document a company files with regulators that allows it to sell shares or bonds quickly when it’s a good time to raise money. It’s like having a pre-approved plan ready so the company can act fast without going through lengthy paperwork each time they want to sell, making fundraising more flexible.

form s-3 regulatory

"statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-273430), including a base prospectus"

Form S-3 is a legal document companies use to register their stock sales with the government, making it easier and faster for them to raise money by selling shares to investors. It’s like having a pre-approved shopping list that lets a company quickly sell new shares when they need funds, without going through a lengthy approval process each time.

prospectus regulatory

"including a base prospectus, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission"

A prospectus is a detailed document that explains a company's plans for offering new shares or investments to the public. It’s important because it provides potential investors with key information about the company’s business, risks, and how they might make money, helping them decide whether to invest. Think of it as a guidebook for understanding what you're buying into.

prospectus supplement regulatory

"A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to the offering"

A prospectus supplement is an additional document provided alongside a company's main offering details, offering updated or extra information about a specific financial product being sold. It helps investors understand the latest terms, risks, and details of the investment, similar to how an update or revision clarifies or expands on original instructions, ensuring they have current and complete information before making a decision.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Dec. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sidus Space, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIDU) ("Sidus" or the "Company"), an innovative space and defense technology company, today announced the pricing of a best-efforts offering of 10,800,000 shares of its Class A common stock. Each share of Class A common stock is being sold at an offering price of $1.50 per share. Total gross proceeds are expected to be approximately $16.2 million, before deducting the placement agent's fees and offering expenses. All of the shares of Class A common stock are being offered by the Company.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.

The offering is expected to close on December 29, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

ThinkEquity is acting as sole placement agent for the offering.

The securities will be offered and sold pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-273430), including a base prospectus, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on July 26, 2023 and declared effective on August 14, 2023. The offering will be made only by means of a written prospectus. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to the offering will be filed with the SEC and made available on the SEC's website. Copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may also be obtained, when available, from the offices of ThinkEquity, 17 State Street, 41^st Floor, New York, New York 10004.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Sidus Space
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is an innovative space and defense technology company offering flexible, cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management operations, AI/ML products and services, and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined®, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance. With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, LizzieSat®, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence, and commercial companies around the globe. Strategically headquartered on Florida's Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. For more information, visit: sidusspace.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the expected trading commencement and closing dates. The words 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'continue,' 'could,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'intend,' 'may,' 'plan,' 'potential,' 'predict,' 'project,' 'should,' 'target,' 'will,' 'would' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors described more fully in the section entitled 'Risk Factors' in Sidus Space's prospectus supplement and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Sidus Space, Inc. specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts

Investor Relations
investor-relations@sidusspace.com

Media
press@sidusspace.com 

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FAQ

What did Sidus Space (SIDU) announce about the December 2025 offering?

Sidus priced a best-efforts offering of 10,800,000 Class A shares at $1.50 per share, expected to raise approximately $16.2 million gross.

When is the Sidus Space (SIDU) offering expected to close?

The company expects the offering to close on December 29, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

How does Sidus Space (SIDU) plan to use the offering proceeds?

Sidus intends to use net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Who is the placement agent for the SIDU offering and where is the prospectus filed?

ThinkEquity is the sole placement agent; the offering is made under a Form S-3 registration (File No. 333-273430) with a final prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC.

Will the SIDU offering affect existing shareholders?

Yes. The issuance of 10,800,000 new Class A shares will dilute existing shareholders and net proceeds will be reduced by fees and expenses.