Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ: GILT) closes US$65M Israel-only private share placement
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. completed a previously announced private placement of 7,058,820 Ordinary Shares to Israeli institutional and accredited investors, raising net proceeds of approximately US$65.0 million after expenses. The shares were sold at US$9.35 per share in a transaction conducted in Israel only under Regulation S, and not to U.S. persons.
The shares will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act and are subject to transfer restrictions, meaning they cannot be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption. The company also notes that any expectations related to this issuance are forward-looking and subject to risks, including regional hostilities affecting Israel.
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Gilat raises US$65M via Israel-only share placement under Regulation S.
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has closed a private placement of 7,058,820 Ordinary Shares to Israeli institutional and accredited investors at US$9.35 per share, generating net proceeds of about US$65.0 million after expenses. This adds fresh equity capital to the balance sheet, with no indication of parallel U.S. marketing.
The transaction was conducted under Regulation S, with sales only outside the United States and not to U.S. persons, and the shares carry transfer restrictions and are not registered under the U.S. Securities Act. Any potential benefits from the capital raise are framed as forward-looking and exposed to risks, including the war and hostilities involving Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran and the Houthi movement as referenced in the company’s risk disclosures.
Subsequent periodic filings, including the Form 20-F referenced in the risk discussion, may provide more detail on how the new capital influences liquidity, investment plans and overall financial position.