Alset Inc. Announces Proposed Underwritten Public Offering of Common Stock

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Alset Inc. (NASDAQ:AEI) announced its intention to launch a firm commitment public offering of common stock. The underwriter will have a 45-day option to purchase an additional 15% of the shares at the offering price. The net proceeds will be allocated to general working capital. This offering, subject to market conditions, follows an effective shelf registration statement with the SEC (No. 333-264234). Aegis Capital Corp. serves as the sole book-running manager. AEI aims to enhance sustainable living through its various business ventures including real estate and digital transformation technologies.

Positive

• Intention to raise capital through a public offering to enhance working capital.
• Potential growth opportunities in real estate and digital transformation sectors.

Negative

• Stock dilution risk due to the public offering.
• Market conditions may affect the completion and terms of the offering.

BETHESDA, MD / ACCESSWIRE / February 3, 2023 / Alset Inc. (NASDAQ:AEI) (the "Company" or "AEI"), a diversified company engaged through its subsidiaries in the development of EHome communities and other real estate, financial services, digital transformation technologies, biohealth activities and consumer products with operations in the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong and South Korea, today announced that it intends to offer shares of its common stock in a firm commitment public offering. In addition, AEI intends to grant the underwriter in the offering a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the ordinary shares offered in the offering at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general working capital. The offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.

Aegis Capital Corp. is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

This offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-264234) previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and declared effective by the SEC on May 5, 2022. The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus that form a part of the shelf registration statement. A prospectus supplement describing the terms of the proposed offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC's website located at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the prospectus supplement may be obtained, when available, by contacting Aegis Capital Corp., Attention: Syndicate Department, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, 27th floor, New York, NY 10105, by email at syndicate@aegiscap.com, or by telephone at (212) 813-1010. Before investing in this offering, interested parties should read in their entirety the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and the other documents that the Company has filed with the SEC that are incorporated by reference in such prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, which provide more information about the Company and such offering.

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 Alset Inc.

AEI is a diversified company executing on its vision to accelerate sustainable healthy living with a focus on the development of EHome communities and other property development, financial services, digital transformation technologies, biohealth activities and consumer products. Through its operating subsidiaries, AEI's mission is to provide a healthy living ecosystem that drives long-term exponential growth, building liquidity and value for shareholders. For more information, please visit: www.alsetinc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes statements that may constitute "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, and are intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that are often difficult to predict, are beyond our control, and which may cause results to differ materially from expectations. For a discussion of the most significant risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business, please review our filings with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are based on our expectations as of the date of this press release and speak only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise

Investor Contact: Alset Inc., 4800 Montgomery Lane, Suite 210, Bethesda, MD 20814 Email: contact@alsetinternational.com

SOURCE: Alset Inc.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Alset Inc.'s public offering of common stock?

The public offering aims to raise funds for general working capital.

How much additional stock can the underwriter purchase in the offering?

The underwriter has a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the shares offered.

Who is managing Alset Inc.'s public offering?

Aegis Capital Corp. is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

What are the potential risks associated with Alset Inc.'s stock offering?

Risks include stock dilution and the uncertainty of market conditions affecting the offering's completion.

When was the shelf registration statement for Alset Inc. declared effective?

The shelf registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on May 5, 2022.