Arq, Inc. Announces Pricing of $25 Million Public Offering of Common Stock
Arq (NASDAQ: ARQ), a producer of activated carbon and environmentally efficient carbon products, has announced the pricing of a public offering of 4,770,000 shares of common stock at $5.25 per share. The offering, expected to close around September 23, 2024, aims to raise approximately $25 million in gross proceeds. Arq has also granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 715,500 shares.
The company plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures, research and development, commercial expenditures, debt service, and potential acquisitions. Specifically, funds may be directed towards the continued construction of granular activated carbon facilities at Arq's Red River and Corbin manufacturing facilities in Louisiana and Kentucky, respectively.
Canaccord Genuity and Roth Capital Partners are acting as joint bookrunners for the offering. The offering is being made through a shelf registration statement and prospectus filed with the SEC.
Arq (NASDAQ: ARQ), produttore di carbonio attivato e prodotti in carbonio ecologici, ha annunciato il prezzo di un offerta pubblica di 4.770.000 azioni ordinarie a 5,25 dollari per azione. Si prevede che l'offerta si chiuda intorno al 23 settembre 2024 e mira a raccogliere circa 25 milioni di dollari di proventi lordi. Arq ha anche concesso agli intermediari un'opzione di 30 giorni per acquistare fino a ulteriori 715.500 azioni.
L'azienda prevede di utilizzare i proventi netti per scopi aziendali generali, inclusi capitale circolante, spese in conto capitale, ricerca e sviluppo, spese commerciali, servizio del debito e potenziali acquisizioni. In particolare, i fondi potrebbero essere destinati alla continuazione della costruzione di impianti di carbonio attivato granulare presso gli stabilimenti di produzione di Arq a Red River e Corbin, in Louisiana e Kentucky, rispettivamente.
Canaccord Genuity e Roth Capital Partners stanno agendo come bookrunner congiunti per l'offerta. L'offerta è effettuata tramite una registrazione di tipo shelf e un prospetto depositato presso la SEC.
Arq (NASDAQ: ARQ), productor de carbón activado y productos de carbón ecológicos, ha anunciado el precio de una oferta pública de 4,770,000 acciones ordinarias a 5.25 dólares por acción. Se espera que la oferta cierre alrededor del 23 de septiembre de 2024 y tiene como objetivo recaudar aproximadamente 25 millones de dólares en ingresos brutos. Arq también ha otorgado a los suscriptores una opción de 30 días para adquirir hasta 715,500 acciones adicionales.
La empresa planea usar los ingresos netos para fines corporativos generales, incluyendo capital de trabajo, gastos de capital, investigación y desarrollo, gastos comerciales, servicio de deuda y posibles adquisiciones. Específicamente, los fondos pueden dirigirse hacia la construcción continua de instalaciones de carbón activado granular en las plantas de producción de Arq en Red River y Corbin, en Luisiana y Kentucky, respectivamente.
Canaccord Genuity y Roth Capital Partners están actuando como administradores conjuntos de la oferta. La oferta se está haciendo a través de una declaración de registro y un prospecto presentado a la SEC.
Arq (NASDAQ: ARQ), 활성탄과 친환경 탄소 제품의 생산업체, 는 공개 모집을 통해 4,770,000 주식을 주당 5.25 달러에 판매한다고 발표했습니다. 이번 공모는 2024년 9월 23일에 마감될 예정이며, 약 2천5백만 달러의 총 수익을 목표로 하고 있습니다. Arq는 또한 인수인에게 30일간 715,500 주식을 추가로 구매할 수 있는 옵션을 부여했습니다.
회사는 순수익을 일반 기업 용도, 즉 운영 자본, 자본 지출, 연구 개발, 상업적 지출, 부채 서비스 및 잠재적 인수에 사용 계획을 세우고 있습니다. 구체적으로, 기금은 루이지애나와 켄터키의 Arq의 Red River 및 Corbin 생산 시설에서 과립 활성탄 시설의 지속적인 건설에 사용될 수 있습니다.
Canaccord Genuity와 Roth Capital Partners가 이 공모의 공동 주관사로 활동하고 있습니다. 이번 공모는 SEC에 제출된 선반 등록 신고서와 투자설명서를 통해 진행되고 있습니다.
Arq (NASDAQ: ARQ), producteur de charbon actif et de produits en carbone écologiques, a annoncé le prix d'une offre publique de 4 770 000 actions ordinaires à 5,25 $ par action. L'offre, prévue pour se clôturer autour du 23 septembre 2024, vise à lever environ 25 millions de dollars de recettes brutes. Arq a également accordé aux souscripteurs une option de 30 jours pour acheter jusqu'à 715 500 actions supplémentaires.
L'entreprise prévoit d'utiliser les produits nets à des fins d'entreprise générales, y compris le fonds de roulement, les dépenses d'investissement, la recherche et le développement, les dépenses commerciales, le service de la dette et d'éventuelles acquisitions. Plus précisément, des fonds pourraient être dirigés vers la poursuite de la construction d'installations de charbon actif granulé dans les sites de production d'Arq à Red River et Corbin, respectivement en Louisiane et au Kentucky.
Canaccord Genuity et Roth Capital Partners agissent en tant que co-responsables de l'offre. L'offre est faite par l'intermédiaire d'un document d'enregistrement shelf et d'un prospectus déposé auprès de la SEC.
Arq (NASDAQ: ARQ), ein Hersteller von aktivem Kohlenstoff und umweltfreundlichen Kohlenstoffprodukten, hat die Preisgestaltung für ein Öffentliches Angebot von 4.770.000 Stammaktien zu 5,25 US-Dollar pro Aktie bekannt gegeben. Das Angebot wird voraussichtlich am 23. September 2024 geschlossen und soll etwa 25 Millionen US-Dollar an Bruttoerlösen einbringen. Arq hat zudem den Underwritern eine 30-tägige Option eingeräumt, weitere 715.500 Aktien zu kaufen.
Das Unternehmen plant, die Nettomittel für allgemeine Unternehmenszwecke zu verwenden, einschließlich Betriebskapital, Investitionsausgaben, Forschung und Entwicklung, Geschäftsausgaben, Schuldendienst und mögliche Akquisitionen. Insbesondere könnten die Mittel in den fortlaufenden Bau von granulierten Aktivkohle-Anlagen in den Produktionsstätten von Arq in Red River und Corbin in Louisiana sowie Kentucky fließen.
Canaccord Genuity und Roth Capital Partners fungieren als gemeinsame Buchläufer für das Angebot. Das Angebot erfolgt über eine Shelf-Registrierungsanmeldung und ein Prospekt, das bei der SEC eingereicht wurde.
- Successful pricing of a $25 million public offering, indicating investor interest
- Potential for additional capital through the 30-day option for underwriters
- Funds allocated for expansion of granular activated carbon facilities, supporting growth
- Diverse use of proceeds, including working capital and potential acquisitions
- Potential dilution of existing shareholders due to the issuance of new shares
- Increased outstanding shares may negatively impact earnings per share
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The company's focus on using proceeds for capital expenditures, particularly for granular activated carbon facilities, indicates a strategic expansion of production capabilities. This could enhance Arq's market position in the growing activated carbon industry, potentially leading to increased revenues. However, investors should monitor the execution of these expansion plans and their impact on the company's cash flow and profitability in the coming quarters.
Arq's focus on activated carbon and environmentally efficient carbon products aligns with the growing demand for sustainable materials and purification solutions. The company's investment in granular activated carbon facilities in Louisiana and Kentucky demonstrates a commitment to expanding its production capacity in key markets.
The environmental tech sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing regulations and consumer demand for eco-friendly products. Arq's strategic expansion could position it to capitalize on these trends. However, investors should consider the competitive landscape and Arq's ability to differentiate its products in a market with established players. The success of this offering and subsequent investments will likely hinge on Arq's ability to innovate and efficiently scale its operations.
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Sept. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arq, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARQ) (“Arq” or the “Company”), a producer of activated carbon and other environmentally efficient carbon products for use in purification and sustainable materials, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 4,770,000 shares of its common stock, par value
Arq intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, which may include working capital, capital expenditures, including continued construction of granular activated carbon facilities at Arq’s Red River and Corbin manufacturing facilities located in Coushatta, Louisiana and Corbin, Kentucky, respectively, research and development expenditures, commercial expenditures, debt service costs and repayment, acquisitions of new technologies, products or businesses, and investments.
Canaccord Genuity and Roth Capital Partners are acting as joint bookrunners for the offering.
A shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-281762) relating to the shares was previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and became effective on September 4, 2024. The offering is being made only by means of a written prospectus and prospectus supplement that form a part of the registration statement. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering has been filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and available on the SEC’s website at www.SEC.gov. A copy of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, when available, may be obtained by contacting: Arq, Inc., 8051 E. Maplewood Ave., Suite 210, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, telephone: (720) 598-3500; Canaccord Genuity LLC, Attn: Syndication Department, 1 Post Office Square, 30th Floor, Boston, MA 02109, or by email at prospectus@cgf.com; Roth Capital Partners, LLC, 888 San Clemente Drive, Suite 400, Newport Beach, CA 92660, (800) 678-9147.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, 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 Arq
Arq is a diversified, environmental technology company with products that enable a cleaner and safer planet while actively reducing our environmental impact. As the only vertically integrated producer of activated carbon products in North America, we deliver a reliable domestic supply of innovative, hard-to-source, high-demand products. We apply our extensive expertise to develop groundbreaking solutions to remove harmful chemicals and pollutants from water, land and air. Learn more at: www.arq.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which provides a “safe harbor” for such statements in certain circumstances. When used in this press release, the words “can,” “will,” "may," “intends,” “expects,” "continuing," “believes,” similar expressions and any other statements that are not historical facts are intended to identify those assertions as forward-looking statements. All statements that address activities, events or developments that the Company intends, expects or believes may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements or expectations regarding: anticipated gross proceeds from the offering; the anticipated use of net proceeds from the offering; the total number of shares to be issued in the offering; and the expected closing date of the offering. The forward-looking statements included in this press release involve risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including, but not limited to, stock market conditions, our ability to satisfy the closing conditions in the underwriting agreement, our ability to complete the offering, timing of new and pending regulations and any legal challenges to or extensions of compliance dates of them; the U.S. government’s failure to promulgate regulations that benefit our business; changes in laws and regulations, accounting rules, prices, economic conditions and market demand; impact of competition; availability, cost of and demand for alternative energy sources and other technologies; technical, start up and operational difficulties; competition within the industries in which we operate; our inability to commercialize our products on favorable terms; our inability to effectively and efficiently commercialize new products; changes in construction costs or availability of construction materials; our inability to effectively manage construction and startup of the Red River GAC Facility or Corbin Facility; our inability to obtain required financing or financing on terms that are favorable to us; our inability to ramp up our operations to effectively address recent and expected growth in our business; loss of key personnel; ongoing effects of the inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty, including from the ongoing pandemic and armed conflicts around the world, and such uncertainty’s effect on market demand and input costs; availability of materials and equipment for our business; intellectual property infringement claims from third parties; pending litigation; as well as other factors relating to our business strategy, goals and expectations concerning the Arq Acquisition (including future operations, future performance or results); our ability to maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and others with whom it does business and meet supply requirements, or its results of operations and business generally; risks related to diverting management’s attention from our ongoing business operations; costs related to the Arq Acquisition; opportunities for additional sales of our AC products and end-market diversification; the timing and scope of new and pending regulations and any legal challenges to or extensions of compliance dates of them; our ability to meet customer supply requirements; the rate of coal-fired power generation in the U.S., the timing and cost of capital expenditures and the resultant impact to our liquidity and cash flows as described in our filings with the SEC, with particular emphasis on the risk factor disclosures contained in those filings. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements made in this press release and to consult filings we have made and will make with the SEC for additional discussion concerning risks and uncertainties that may apply to our business and the ownership of our securities. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are presented as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any duty to update such statements unless required by law.
Investor Contact
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investors@arq.com
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