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Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) prices $25M private placement with warrants

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Momentus Inc. entered into securities purchase agreements with institutional investors for a private placement of 2,173,420 shares of common stock at $8.50 per share and pre-funded warrants to buy up to 768,580 additional shares, for expected gross proceeds of about $25 million. The deal, priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules, is expected to close around May 28, 2026 and will be used for working capital, research and development, strategic initiatives and other general corporate purposes. After this financing and existing capital, the company reports about $76 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. The company also issued placement agent warrants and agreed to register the resale of the new securities under detailed timing and penalty provisions.

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Momentus secures $25M in new capital via a structured private placement.

Momentus raised approximately $25 million by selling 2,173,420 common shares at $8.50 plus pre-funded warrants for 768,580 shares. A press release cites 2,942,000 total shares or equivalents, positioning the company with about $76 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.

The structure mixes immediate equity and nearly full-paid pre-funded warrants, limiting future cash inflows from exercises but delivering capital upfront. A 9.99% beneficial ownership cap on pre-funded warrant exercises helps manage concentration. Placement agent compensation includes a 7.0% cash fee and 147,100 warrants at $9.35 per share.

A Registration Rights Agreement requires filing and effectiveness of a resale registration statement within set timelines, with liquidated damages of 1.5% of the subscription amount per month if resale is blocked beyond defined thresholds. The company also temporarily restricts additional equity issuance and variable-rate transactions, while allowing specified at-the-market sales with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners.

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 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Private placement gross proceeds $25 million Approximate aggregate gross proceeds from May 2026 private placement
Common shares sold 2,173,420 shares Class A common stock sold at $8.50 per share in private placement
Pre-funded warrants 768,580 shares underlying Pre-funded warrants to purchase common stock issued in private placement
Placement agent warrants 147,100 shares at $9.35 Warrants issued to placement agent, exercisable 180 days after sales commence
Total shares/equivalents 2,942,000 Shares of common stock or equivalents in private placement per press release
Post-transaction liquidity $76 million Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments after including offering proceeds
Placement agent fee 7.0% of gross proceeds Cash fee paid to A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners
Liquidated damages rate 1.5% per month Monthly cash damages on subscription amount if resale blocked by an Event
Pre-Funded Warrants financial
"pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 768,580 shares of Common Stock (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”)"
Pre-funded warrants are financial instruments that give investors the right to purchase a company's stock at a set price, but with most or all of the purchase price paid upfront. They function like a coupon or gift card for stock, allowing investors to buy shares later at a fixed price, which can be beneficial if they want to avoid future price increases. This makes them important for investors seeking flexibility and certainty in their investment plans.
Registration Rights Agreement regulatory
"the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Investor (the “Registration Rights Agreement”)"
A registration rights agreement is a contract that gives investors the option to have their ownership stakes officially registered with the government, making it easier to sell their shares later. This agreement matters because it provides investors with a clearer path to cash out their investments if they choose, offering more liquidity and confidence in their ability to sell their holdings when desired.
Variable Rate Transaction financial
"any issuance ... involving a Variable Rate Transaction (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement)"
at the market offering financial
"sales of shares of Common Stock at a price no less than $20.00 per share in an “at the market” offering"
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.
Regulation D regulatory
"Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act as sales to accredited investors"
Regulation D is a set of rules that govern how companies can raise money from investors without going through the full process required for public stock offerings. It provides simplified options for private placements, making it easier for companies to seek investments from a smaller group of investors. For investors, it offers opportunities to invest in private companies, often with fewer restrictions, but also with different levels of risk and disclosure.
beneficially owned financial
"exercise would cause the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Investor"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
May 26, 2026
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
 
Momentus Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
001-39128
84-1905538
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1762 Automation Parkway
San Jose, California
 
95131
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
(650) 564-7820
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock
MNTS
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Warrants
MNTSW
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



Item 1.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
 
On May 26, 2026, Momentus Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Momentus” or the “Company”), entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with institutional investors (the “Investors”) for a private placement of (i) 2,173,420 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Common Stock”), for $8.50 per share and (ii) pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 768,580 shares of Common Stock (the “Pre-Funded Warrants” and, together with the Common Stock, the “Securities”).
 
The private placement closed on May 28, 2026. The Company received aggregate gross proceeds from the private placement of approximately $25 million, before deducting estimated placement agent commissions and expenses, which are payable by the Company.
 
The Securities Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and agreements by the Company, customary conditions to closing, indemnification obligations of the Company and the Investors, other obligations of the parties and termination provisions. The representations, warranties and covenants in the Securities Purchase Agreement were made only for purposes of such agreement and as of specific dates, were solely for the benefit of the parties to such agreement, and may be subject to limitations agreed upon by the contracting parties.
 
The Company agreed to use the net proceeds from the private placement for general corporate purposes, which may include repayment of principal on the Company’s indebtedness, capital expenditures, and funding its working capital needs, but not in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, or the regulations promulgated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department. The Securities Purchase Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of New York.
 
The Company also agreed that, from the date of the Securities Purchase Agreement until 5 days after the date that the resale registration statement required by the Registration Rights Agreement (as defined below) becomes effective (the “Effective Date”), subject to certain limited exceptions set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company will not (i) issue, enter into any agreement to issue or announce the issuance or proposed issuance of any shares of Common Stock or Common Stock Equivalents (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement), or (ii) file any registration statement or any amendment or supplement thereto other than as contemplated pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement. Further, until 30 days after the Effective Date, the Company is prohibited from effecting or entering into an agreement to effect any issuance by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of Common Stock or Common Stock Equivalents (or a combination of units thereof) involving a Variable Rate Transaction (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement), subject to certain limited exceptions set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement; provided, however, that sales of shares of Common Stock at a price no less than $20.00 per share in an “at the market” offering with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (the “Placement Agent”) acting as the sales agent may be made, and after 5 days following the Effective Date, such sales may be made at a price below $20.00 per share.
 
The purchase price of each Pre-Funded Warrant equals $8.50 per share minus the $0.00001 exercise price per share of the Pre-Funded Warrant. The Pre-Funded Warrants are exercisable at any time after their original issuance, and will not expire until exercised in full.
 
The Pre-Funded Warrants provide that the Investor will not have the right to exercise any portion thereof if such exercise would cause the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Investor (together with its affiliates) to exceed 9.99% of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the exercise, as such percentage ownership is determined in accordance with the terms of the Pre‑Funded Warrants.
 

In connection with the private placement, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Investor (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) requiring the Company to file a registration statement covering the resale of all of the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) no later than the 10th trading day following the date of the Registration Rights Agreement, and have the registration statement declared effective by the SEC as promptly as practicable after the filing thereof, but in any event no later than 15th calendar day following the date of the Registration Rights Agreement, or in the event of a “limited review” by the SEC, the 30th day following the date of the Registration Rights Agreement, or in the event of a “full review” by the SEC, the 45th day following the date of the Registration Rights Agreement.
 
Upon the occurrence of any Event (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement), which, among others, prohibits the Investor from reselling the Securities for more than 10 consecutive calendar days or more than an aggregate of 15 calendar days during any 12-month period, the Company is obligated to pay to the Investor, on each monthly anniversary of each such Event, an amount in cash, as partial liquidated damages and not as a penalty, equal to the product of 1.5% multiplied by the aggregate subscription amount paid by such Investor pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement.
 
The Company may not file any other registration statements until all Registrable Securities (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) are registered pursuant to a registration statement that is declared effective by the SEC, provided that the Company may file amendments to registration statements filed prior to the date of the Registration Rights Agreement so long as no new securities are registered on any such existing registration statements. All fees and expenses incident to the performance of or compliance with the Registration Rights Agreement by the Company will be borne by the Company, whether or not any Registrable Securities (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) are sold pursuant to a registration statement.

In connection with the private placement, on May 26, 2026, the Company entered into a Placement Agency Agreement with the Placement Agent. As part of its compensation for acting as Placement Agent for the private placement, the Company paid the Placement Agent a cash fee of 7.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds and issued to the Placement Agent warrants to purchase 147,100 shares of Common Stock (the “Placement Agent Warrants”) at an exercise price of $9.35 per share, which are exercisable 180 days from the date of commencement of sales of the private placement offering.

The above summary of the private placement, the Pre-Funded Warrants, the Placement Agent Warrants, the Securities Purchase Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such applicable agreements, copies of which are attached as Exhibits 4.1, 4.2, 10.1 and 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

This Current Report on Form 8-K shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Common Stock discussed herein, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation, or sale of Common Stock 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.

Item 3.02
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.
 
The information contained above in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K related to the Securities is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 3.02. The Securities and the Placement Agent Warrants were sold without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in reliance on the exemptions provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act as a transaction not involving a public offering and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act as sales to accredited investors and in reliance on similar exemptions under applicable state laws.
 
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure.
 
On May 27, 2026, Momentus issued a press release announcing the pricing of the private placement. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
 

This information and the information contained in Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing, regardless of any general incorporation language in the filing.
 
The Company does not have, and expressly disclaims, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based.
 
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)
 Exhibits

Exhibit
Number
 
Exhibit Description
4.1
 
Form of Pre-Funded Warrant
4.2
 
Form of Placement Agent Warrant
10.1
 
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement
10.2
 
Form of Registration Rights Agreement
99.1
 
Press Release, dated May 27, 2026, issued by Momentus Inc. announcing the pricing of the private placement.
104
 
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



By:
 
/s/ Lon Ensler
 
Name:
 
Lon Ensler
Dated:
May 29, 2026
Title:
 
Chief Financial Officer




Exhibit 99.1

Momentus Announces Pricing of a $25 Million Private Placement of Common Stock Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules with Existing Fundamental Institutional Investors

SAN JOSE, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE) — May 27, 2026 — Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) (“Momentus” or the “Company”) a leading U.S. commercial space firm specializing in satellite solutions, in-space transportation, and orbital infrastructure, today announced that it has entered into securities purchase agreements with existing institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 2,942,000 shares of its common stock (or common stock equivalents in lieu thereof) in a private placement priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The gross proceeds from the offering are expected to be approximately $25 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other estimated offering expenses.

The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about May 28, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Existing capital and net proceeds from this offering, positions the Company with approximately $76 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments.

“We are pleased that our existing investors continue to support the company and our mission.  We intend to use the proceeds for research and development, investment in strategic business initiatives and general corporate purposes” said John C. Rood, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Momentus.

A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is acting as sole placement agent for the offering.

The offer and sale of the foregoing securities is being made in reliance on an exemption from the registration requirement under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder, and applicable state securities laws, and the securities have not been and will not initially be registered under the Securities Act, or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities may not be offered or sold 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. Pursuant to the terms of the securities purchase agreement entered into with the investors, the Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") covering the resale of the shares of common stock and shares of common stock underlying pre-funded warrants sold in the offering.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other 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 other jurisdiction.


About Momentus

Momentus is a U.S. commercial space company offering satellites, satellite components, and in-space transportation and infrastructure services. The Company offers satellites to support government and commercial customers for missions like communications, missile tracking, and cutting-edge science missions. Momentus offers services such as hosted payloads, support for in-space assembly, on-orbit servicing and refueling, and transportation of satellites to specific orbits.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expected closing of the offering, the intended use of proceeds and fulfillment of customary closing conditions. These statements reflect Momentus’ or its management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, and are not guarantees of future performance.  Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Momentus’ control. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to risks and uncertainties included under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company on March 31, 2026, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and the Investor Relations section of our website at https://momentus.space. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contact:

Investors: investors@momentus.space

Media: press@momentus.space



FAQ

What did Momentus (MNTS) announce regarding its May 2026 private placement?

Momentus announced a private placement of common stock and pre-funded warrants expected to raise about $25 million in gross proceeds. The financing is priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules and is being placed with existing institutional investors, subject to customary closing conditions around May 28, 2026.

How many Momentus (MNTS) shares are involved in the May 2026 financing?

The company agreed to sell 2,173,420 shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants to buy up to 768,580 shares. A related press release notes 2,942,000 shares or common stock equivalents in total, reflecting both stock and warrant components sold to existing institutional investors.

What is the pricing and size of Momentus (MNTS) May 2026 private placement?

Common shares were priced at $8.50 each, with pre-funded warrants priced at $8.50 minus a $0.00001 exercise price. Gross proceeds are expected to be approximately $25 million before deducting a 7.0% placement agent cash fee and other offering expenses payable by Momentus.

How will Momentus (MNTS) use the $25 million of private placement proceeds?

Momentus plans to use net proceeds for working capital, research and development, strategic business initiatives, and other general corporate purposes. The company indicates that existing capital plus proceeds position it with about $76 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments after the transaction.

What registration rights did Momentus (MNTS) grant investors in this deal?

Momentus agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC to cover resales of the shares and shares underlying pre-funded warrants. The agreement sets deadlines for effectiveness and requires cash liquidated damages of 1.5% of the subscription amount per month if resale is blocked beyond specified periods.

What warrant terms are included in the Momentus (MNTS) May 2026 financing?

Investors receive pre-funded warrants with a $0.00001 exercise price per share, exercisable at any time until fully exercised, subject to a 9.99% beneficial ownership cap. The placement agent also receives warrants to buy 147,100 shares at $9.35 per share, exercisable 180 days after sales commence.

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