Sharps Technology, Inc. Closes $3.5 Million Bridge Financing
Rhea-AI Summary
Sharps Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STSS) has successfully closed a $3.5 million bridge financing through a private placement of securities. The transaction, which concluded on September 24, 2024, involved the sale of $4,375,000 in principal amount of secured notes and 5,700,006 shares of common stock. For every $1,000 invested, purchasers received $1,250 in notes and 1,628.57 shares of common stock.
The company plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes and working capital. Aegis Capital Corp. acted as the exclusive placement agent, with legal representation provided by Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP for Sharps Technology and Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. for Aegis Capital Corp.
As part of the agreement, Sharps Technology will file registration statements with the SEC to cover the resale of the common stock. The securities were offered only to accredited investors and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
Positive
- Secured $3.5 million in bridge financing
- Closed private placement of securities
- Strengthened working capital position
Negative
- Potential dilution of existing shareholders due to issuance of 5,700,006 new common shares
- Increased debt with $4,375,000 in principal amount of secured notes
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, STSS declined 1.33%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sharps Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STSS) (the “Company”), an innovative medical device and pharmaceutical packaging company offering patented, best-in-class syringe products, today announced the closing of its previously announced secured bridge loan financing (the “Bridge Financing”) of approximately
The Bridge Financing consisted of the sale of approximately
Aegis Capital Corp. acted as Exclusive Placement Agent for the private placement. Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP acted U.S. counsel to the Company. Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. acted as counsel to Aegis Capital Corp.
The securities described above were sold in a private placement transaction not involving a public offering and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities may not be reoffered or resold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such applicable state securities laws. The securities were offered only to accredited investors. Pursuant to a registration rights agreement with the investors, the Company has agreed to file one or more registration statements with the SEC covering the resale of the Common Stock.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy 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.
About Sharps Technology, Inc.
Sharps Technology is an innovative medical device and pharmaceutical packaging company offering patented, best-in-class smart-safety syringe products to the healthcare industry. The Company’s product lines focus on providing ultra-low waste capabilities, that incorporate syringe technologies that use both passive and active safety features. Sharps also offers products that are designed with specialized copolymer technology to support the prefillable syringe market segment. The Company has a manufacturing facility in Hungary and is partnering with Nephron Pharmaceuticals to expand its manufacturing capacity in the U.S. For more information about Sharps Technology, please visit the website at: http://sharpstechnology.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The foregoing material may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts, including without limitation statements regarding the Company’s product development and business prospects, and can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “should,” “continue” or the negative versions of those words or other comparable words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future actions or performance. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and its current plans or expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect current plans. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended, or planned. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, performance, or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the security laws of the United States, the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
Investor Relations:
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