Ascent Solar (NASDAQ: ASTI) adds $15M capacity to ATM share program
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ascent Solar Technologies is increasing the amount available under its at-the-market common stock offering program by up to an additional aggregate offering price of $15,000,000. Shares will be issued under its effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 and a June 26, 2026 prospectus supplement.
Under this program, H.C. Wainwright & Co. may sell shares from time to time with no minimum sale amount, so the total shares issued and proceeds cannot yet be determined. Any net proceeds are expected to be used primarily for general and administrative expenses and other general corporate purposes, with management retaining broad discretion over their use.
Since May 16, 2024, the company has sold 1,804,444 shares through this at-the-market program for gross proceeds of about $12,657,279.56. Shares of common stock outstanding were 9,816,431 as of June 26, 2026.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
New ATM capacity increase: $15,000,000 aggregate offering price
Initial ATM capacity: $4,219,000 aggregate sales price
First ATM increase: $4,344,000 aggregate offering price
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8 metrics
New ATM capacity increase
$15,000,000 aggregate offering price
Additional amount available under at-the-market program
Initial ATM capacity
$4,219,000 aggregate sales price
Original at-the-market agreement dated May 16, 2024
First ATM increase
$4,344,000 aggregate offering price
Increase via May 23, 2024 prospectus supplement
Second ATM increase
$3,981,000 aggregate offering price
Increase via May 30, 2024 prospectus supplement
Third ATM increase
$758,818 aggregate offering price
Increase via August 20, 2025 prospectus supplement
Shares sold under ATM
1,804,444 shares
Cumulative sales since May 16, 2024
Gross proceeds from ATM
$12,657,279.56
From 1,804,444 shares sold under ATM agreement
Shares outstanding
9,816,431 shares
Common stock outstanding as of June 26, 2026
Key Terms
At The Market Offering Agreement, shelf registration statement, prospectus supplement, emerging growth company, +1 more
5 terms
At The Market Offering Agreement financial
"entered into an At The Market Offering Agreement (the “ATM Agreement”) with H.C. Wainwright"
An at-the-market offering agreement is a contract that lets a company sell newly issued shares directly into the open market through a broker, at whatever price the stock is trading at that moment. For investors this matters because it can increase the number of shares available (which may dilute existing ownership) while providing a flexible, often faster way for the company to raise cash without fixing a price, similar to a vendor selling small batches at current market stalls rather than setting a single fixed price.
shelf registration statement regulatory
"to our shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-267971)"
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.
prospectus supplement regulatory
"pursuant to prospectus supplements dated May 23, 2024, May 30, 2024 and August 20, 2025"
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.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
Nasdaq Capital Market market
"Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | | ASTI | | Nasdaq Capital Market"
The Nasdaq Capital Market is a platform where smaller, emerging companies can list their shares for trading by investors. It provides these companies with access to funding and visibility, helping them grow, much like a local marketplace where new vendors can introduce their products to potential customers. For investors, it offers opportunities to discover early-stage companies with growth potential.
FAQ
What change did Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) make to its ATM program?
Ascent Solar increased the capacity of its at-the-market share offering program by an additional aggregate offering price of $15,000,000. Shares may be sold from time to time through H.C. Wainwright & Co. under an existing sales agreement.
How does Ascent Solar plan to use net proceeds from future ATM sales?
Ascent Solar expects to use any net proceeds primarily for general and administrative expenses and other general corporate purposes. Management will have significant discretion and flexibility in deciding how and when to allocate these funds within the business.
Who is the sales agent for Ascent Solar’s at-the-market offering?
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC acts as sales agent for Ascent Solar’s at-the-market offering. The firm may sell shares into the market from time to time under the At The Market Offering Agreement, subject to the program’s terms and company instructions.