ASP Isotopes Announces Closing of $9.1 Million Private Placement of Common Stock

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ASP Isotopes Inc. has closed a private placement of 9,952,510 shares of common stock, raising approximately $9.1 million. The proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.

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• ASP Isotopes Inc. successfully closed a private placement, raising $9.1 million for working capital and general corporate purposes.

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASP Isotopes Inc. (NASDAQ:ASPI) ("ASPI", the "Company", "us", "we" or "our"), an advanced materials company dedicated to the development of technology and processes designed to produce isotopes for use in multiple industries, today announced that it has closed the previously announced private placement of 9,952,510 shares of common stock to certain institutional and other accredited investors and certain directors of the Company for aggregate cash consideration of approximately $9.1 million.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this private placement for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

The private placement of 9,649,332 shares of common stock to institutional and other accredited investors was priced at “At the Market” (or at the “Minimum Price” as defined under the Listing Rule 5635(d) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, which is the lower of: (1) the closing price (as reflected on Nasdaq.com) immediately preceding the signing of the binding agreement and (2) the average closing price of the common stock (as reflected on Nasdaq.com) for the five trading days immediately preceding the signing of the binding agreement). The private placement of 303,178 shares of common stock to certain independent directors of the Company was priced at the consolidated closing bid price per share immediately preceding the signing of the binding agreement to issue the securities.

Ocean Wall Limited acted as the sole placement agent for the private placement and is entitled to receive a fee, payable in shares, equal to 5.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds from the shares sold to investors at the applicable closing.

The securities issued in the private placement have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or applicable state securities laws, and may not be reoffered or resold 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.

Under an agreement entered into with the investors at the closing, the Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") covering the resale of the securities issued to the investors in the private placement within 30 days after the closing date.

About ASP Isotopes Inc.

ASP Isotopes Inc. is an advanced materials company dedicated to developing technology and processes to produce isotopes in multiple industries. The Company employs proprietary technology, the Aerodynamic Separation Process (“ASP technology”), for the production of all isotopes. The Company’s initial focus is on producing and commercializing highly enriched isotopes for the healthcare and technology industries. The Company also plans to enrich isotopes for the nuclear energy sector. The Company has isotope enrichment facilities in Pretoria, South Africa, dedicated to the enrichment of isotopes of elements with a low atomic mass (light isotopes).

There is a growing demand for isotopes such as Silicon-28, which will enable quantum computing, and Molybdenum-100, Molybdenum-98, Zinc-68, Ytterbium-176, and Nickel-64 for new, emerging healthcare applications, as well as Chlorine-37, Lithium-6, and Uranium-235 for green energy applications. The ASP Technology (Aerodynamic Separation Process) is ideal for enriching low and heavy atomic mass molecules. For more information, please visit www.aspisotopes.com.

About Ocean Wall

Ocean Wall was established in 2019, by Nick Lawson and Ian Ross, to provide a traditional, trustworthy and comprehensive advisory business for the very best in class managers and companies involved in sectors or industries where we have conviction on the underlying economics. Our Corporate Advisory business represents a portfolio of companies within sectors we have identified as being underpinned by fundamentally strong trends which are backed up by strong in-house research. We look to advise these select companies on matters of corporate finance, M&A, corporate governance, investor relations, roadshows and communications. We identify the best possible opportunities for deals and asset raising aiming to design and deliver tailored transaction structures based on our client’s objectives. To deliver this we have a close network of Institutional, Family Office and UHNW investors who provide stable, long-term capital to the right opportunities. For more information, please visit www.oceanwall.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy, and other future conditions. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “will,” “may,” “might,” and words of a similar nature. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others but are not limited to, statements we make regarding expected operating results, such as future revenues and prospects from the potential commercialization of isotopes, future performance under contracts, and our strategies for product development, engaging with potential customers, market position, and financial results. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, many of which are outside our control. Our actual results, financial condition, and events may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements based upon a number of factors. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance or developments. You are strongly cautioned that reliance on any forward-looking statements involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. There are many important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, including: our reliance on the efforts of third parties; our ability to complete the construction and commissioning of our enrichment plants or to commercialize isotopes using the ASP technology or the Quantum Enrichment Process; our ability to obtain regulatory approvals for the production and distribution of isotopes; the financial terms of any current and future commercial arrangements; our ability to complete certain transactions and realize anticipated benefits from acquisitions; contracts, dependence on our Intellectual Property (IP) rights, certain IP rights of third parties; and the competitive nature of our industry. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. This press release includes market and industry data and forecasts that we obtained from internal research, publicly available information and industry publications and surveys. Industry publications and surveys generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. Unless otherwise noted, statements as to our potential market position relative to other companies are approximated and based on third-party data and internal analysis and estimates as of the date of this press release. We have not independently verified this information, and it could prove inaccurate. Industry and market data could be wrong because of the method by which sources obtained their data and because information cannot always be verified with certainty due to the limits on the availability and reliability of raw data, the voluntary nature of the data-gathering process and other limitations and uncertainties. In addition, we do not know all of the assumptions regarding general economic conditions or growth that were used in preparing the information and forecasts from sources cited herein. No information in this press release should be interpreted as an indication of future success, revenues, results of operation, or stock price. All forward-looking statements herein are qualified by reference to the cautionary statements set forth herein and should not be relied upon.

Contacts

Jason Assad– Investor relations
Email: Jassad@aspisotopes.com
Telephone: 561-709-3043

 

FAQ

What is the purpose of the private placement?

The private placement is intended to raise funds for working capital and general corporate purposes.

How much money was raised in the private placement?

Approximately $9.1 million was raised through the private placement.

Who participated in the private placement?

Certain institutional and other accredited investors, as well as certain directors of the company, participated in the private placement.

Will the securities be registered for resale?

The company has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC to cover the resale of the securities issued in the private placement within 30 days after the closing date.