Siebert Financial Announces $100 Million Shelf Registration to Invest in Digital Assets, AI Technologies, and Potential Strategic Acquisitions
Rhea-AI Summary
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- SEC approval received for $100 million shelf registration, providing significant capital raising flexibility
- Strategic focus on high-growth areas including digital assets, AI technologies, and potential acquisitions
- Company positioning itself for technological advancement in blockchain and digital assets
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- Potential dilution of existing shareholders if securities are issued
- Risk of capital deployment in volatile digital asset markets
- No guarantee of successful execution of technology and acquisition strategies
NEW YORK and MIAMI, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Siebert Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: SIEB) today announced that its shelf registration statement on Form S-3 has been declared effective by the SEC. The registration is the first step to allow the company to raise up to
The filing strengthens Siebert’s financial flexibility. The proceeds may be used to pursue strategic initiatives that align with Siebert’s long-term vision, including potential acquisitions, the purchase of digital assets (including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana), and investments to advance technology across all service lines, including, but not limited to, AI-powered solutions.
“Our shelf registration is a foundational step toward scaling our technology strategy,” said John J. Gebbia, CEO of Siebert Financial. “We’re creating the additional capital access needed to move decisively in key areas like AI, digital assets, and innovation that will define the future of financial services.”
“Our ability to access capital on flexible terms enhances how we can build value over time,” added Andrew Reich, Chief Financial Officer of Siebert Financial. “This filing gives us the optionality to invest in next-generation technologies and support long-term growth for our shareholders.”
These investments reflect Siebert’s broader commitment to innovation in financial services, including the integration of blockchain technology and digital assets to enhance client experience and platform capabilities.
About Siebert Financial Corp.
Siebert is a diversified financial services company and has been a member of the NYSE since 1967, when Muriel Siebert became the first woman to own a seat on the NYSE and the first to head one of its member firms.
Siebert operates through its subsidiaries Muriel Siebert & Co., LLC, Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC, Park Wilshire Companies, Inc., RISE Financial Services, LLC, Siebert Technologies, LLC, and StockCross Digital Solutions, Ltd, and Gebbia Media LLC. Through these entities, Siebert provides a full range of brokerage and financial advisory services, including securities brokerage, investment advisory and insurance offerings, securities lending, and corporate stock plan administration solutions, in addition to entertainment and media productions. For over 55 years, Siebert has been a company that values its clients, shareholders, and employees. More information is available at www.siebert.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements preceded by, followed by, or that include the words "may," "could," "would," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "estimate," "target," "project," "intend" and similar words or expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements, which reflect beliefs, objectives, and expectations as of the date hereof, are based on the best judgment of the management of Siebert. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in such statements, including, without limitation, the following: economic, social and political conditions, global economic downturns resulting from extraordinary events; securities industry risks; interest rate risks; liquidity risks; credit risk with clients and counterparties; risk of liability for errors in clearing functions; systemic risk; systems failures, delays and capacity constraints; network security risks; competition; reliance on external service providers; new laws and regulations affecting Siebert's business; net capital requirements; extensive regulation, regulatory uncertainties and legal matters; failure to maintain relationships with employees, customers, business partners or governmental entities; the inability to achieve synergies or to implement integration plans; and other consequences associated with risks and uncertainties detailed in Part I, Item 1A - Risk Factors of Siebert's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and Siebert's filings with the SEC.
Siebert cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive, and new factors may emerge, or changes to the foregoing factors may occur that could impact its business. Siebert undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except to the extent required by the federal securities laws.
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