Cheetah Net (NASDAQ: CTNT) launches $100M at-the-market stock offering
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service Inc. entered a sales agreement allowing at-the-market offerings of up to $100,000,000 of its Class A common stock through AC Sunshine Securities LLC as sales agent. The company may issue shares from time to time at prevailing market prices via this arrangement.
Under the agreement, Cheetah Net will pay the sales agent a 3.0% commission on gross proceeds and reimburse specified expenses. Of the total capacity, $70,000,000 of shares will be offered under a prospectus supplement to the company’s effective Form S-3 shelf registration.
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Cheetah Net sets up a $100M at-the-market stock issuance channel.
Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service Inc. has arranged an at-the-market (ATM) equity program for up to $100,000,000 of Class A common stock with AC Sunshine Securities as sales agent. ATMs let a company sell small blocks of shares over time at market prices.
The agreement sets a 3.0% commission on gross proceeds and outlines capped reimbursements for initial, annual, and refresh expenses. Of this capacity, $70,000,000 is covered by a prospectus supplement under the effective Form S-3 shelf registration dated September 6, 2024.
The arrangement provides a flexible mechanism to raise equity whenever management delivers placement notices. Actual dilution and cash raised will depend on future share sale volumes and pricing as disclosed in subsequent updates or periodic reports.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 1.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 1.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
ATM program size: $100,000,000
Prospectus supplement capacity: $70,000,000
Sales agent commission: 3.0% of gross proceeds
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8 metrics
ATM program size
$100,000,000
Maximum aggregate offering price of Class A common stock under sales agreement
Prospectus supplement capacity
$70,000,000
Portion of ATM shares offered under April 2, 2026 prospectus supplement
Sales agent commission
3.0% of gross proceeds
Commission payable to AC Sunshine Securities on each sale
Initial expense reimbursement cap
$100,000
Maximum reimbursement to sales agent for initial offering expenses
Annual maintenance reimbursement cap
$14,000 per fiscal year
Maximum reimbursement for annual maintenance of sales agreement
Program refresh reimbursement cap
$10,000 per refresh
Maximum reimbursement per new registration, prospectus, or amendment
Shelf registration effective date
September 6, 2024
SEC effectiveness date of Form S-3 Registration No. 333-281820
Sales agreement date
March 31, 2026
Execution date of sales agreement with AC Sunshine Securities
Key Terms
at the market offering, Sales Agreement, prospectus supplement, registration statement on Form S-3, +1 more
5 terms
at the market offering financial
"method permitted by law deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415(a)(4)"
An at-the-market offering is a way a company raises cash by selling newly issued shares directly into the open market at prevailing prices, rather than all at once in a single deal. Think of it like turning a faucet on to drip shares into trading at current prices when needed; it gives the company flexibility to raise funds over time but can dilute existing shareholders and potentially affect the stock price, which investors should monitor.
Sales Agreement financial
"entered into a sales agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with AC Sunshine Securities LLC"
A sales agreement is a written contract that sets out the terms for selling goods, services, or assets, specifying price, delivery, payment schedule and responsibilities of each side. For investors it matters because it creates a predictable stream of revenue or cash obligations, clarifies timing and risk, and can change a company’s value or forecasts much like a signed order turns a customer’s verbal intent into a firm commitment.
prospectus supplement regulatory
"$70,000,000 of the Shares will be offered and sold pursuant to the prospectus supplement"
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.
registration statement on Form S-3 regulatory
"to the registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration Number 333-281820)"
A registration statement on Form S‑3 is a short, standardized filing a qualified public company uses to register new securities with regulators so they can be sold to investors; think of it as a pre-approved, reusable permission slip that speeds up future offerings. It matters to investors because it lets the company raise money more quickly and cheaply — which can fund growth or pay debt — but may also lead to share dilution or change in ownership, so it affects value and liquidity.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company x"
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.
FAQ
What capital-raising arrangement did Cheetah Net (CTNT) disclose in this 8-K?
Cheetah Net disclosed a sales agreement for an at-the-market (ATM) offering of up to $100,000,000 of Class A common stock, using AC Sunshine Securities LLC as sales agent to sell shares from time to time at prevailing market prices.
How much stock can Cheetah Net (CTNT) sell under the new at-the-market program?
The company may sell Class A common stock with an aggregate offering price of up to $100,000,000. Of this total capacity, $70,000,000 of shares will be offered and sold under a specific ATM prospectus supplement tied to its existing Form S-3 shelf registration.
What fees will Cheetah Net (CTNT) pay to AC Sunshine Securities under the ATM agreement?
Cheetah Net will pay AC Sunshine Securities a 3.0% commission on aggregate gross proceeds from each share sale, plus reimburse up to $100,000 for initial offering expenses, up to $14,000 annually for maintenance, and up to $10,000 for each program refresh or new related filing.
Which SEC registration statement covers Cheetah Net’s (CTNT) new ATM prospectus supplement?
The ATM prospectus supplement covering $70,000,000 of shares relates to Cheetah Net’s registration statement on Form S-3, Registration Number 333-281820, which the company filed on August 28, 2024 and which the SEC declared effective on September 6, 2024.