Blue Star Foods Corp. Announces Closing of $4M Public Offering

Rhea-AI Summary

Blue Star Foods Corp. (NASDAQ:BSFC) has successfully closed its public offering of 800,000 shares at $5.00 each, raising $4.0 million before expenses. The underwriters also received a 45-day option for an additional 120,000 shares. Proceeds are earmarked for general corporate purposes including working capital and capital expenditures. The shares began trading on Nasdaq on November 3, 2021. This offering follows an effective registration with the SEC, ensuring compliance with securities laws.

Positive

• Raised $4.0 million through the public offering, boosting liquidity.
• Proceeds intended for general corporate purposes, potentially supporting growth initiatives.

Negative

• Potential shareholder dilution from the offering and additional shares.
• Market reaction to new offerings may negatively affect share performance.

Miami, FL, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Star Foods Corp. (NASDAQ:BSFC) (“Blue Star” or the “Company”), an integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) seafood company, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 800,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $5.00 per share, for total gross proceeds of $4.0 million USD, before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and other related expenses. In addition, Blue Star has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 120,000 ordinary shares at the public offering price, less underwriting discount and commissions. The Shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “BSFC” on Wednesday, November 3^rd, 2021.

The Company intends to use the proceeds to provide funding for general corporate purposes, including working capital, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.

Newbridge Securities Corporation and Revere Securities LLC acted as co-lead bookrunning managers.

The Company's securities described above are being offered pursuant to an effective registration statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-259197) that was previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on August 31^st, 2021, and subsequently amended and declared effective on November 2^nd, 2021. The offering is being made only by means of a written prospectus that forms a part of the registration statement. A final prospectus relating to the offering was filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov and may also be obtained from the offices of Newbridge Securities Corporation at 1200 North Federal Highway, Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432, by calling (877) 447-9625 or by emailing syndicate@newbridgesecurities.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Blue Star Foods Corp.

Blue Star Foods Corp. is an integrated ESG seafood company that processes, packages and sells high-value seafood products. The Company believes it utilizes best-in-class technology, in both resource sustainability management and traceability, and ecological packaging. The Company also owns and operates the oldest continuously operating Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) full grow-out salmon farm in North America. The company is based in Miami, Florida, and its corporate website is: www.bluestarfoods.com.

Forward Looking Statements

The foregoing material may contain “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, each as amended. Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts, including without limitation the Company’s proposed development and commercial timelines, and can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “should,” “continue” or the negative versions of those words or other comparable words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future actions or performance. These forward-looking statements, including the potential listing of the Company’s common stock on Nasdaq, are based on information currently available the Company and its current plans or expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect current plans. Risks concerning the Company’s business are described in detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2020 and other periodic and current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For more information, please contact:

Brett Maas | Hayden IR
Email: brett@haydenir.com
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FAQ

What is the recent public offering by Blue Star Foods Corp. (BSFC)?

Blue Star Foods Corp. closed a public offering of 800,000 shares at $5.00 each, raising $4.0 million.

What will Blue Star Foods use the proceeds from the offering for?

The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital and capital expenditures.

What is the total number of shares offered in the Blue Star Foods public offering?

The total offering includes 800,000 shares with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 120,000 shares.

When did the shares of Blue Star Foods start trading on Nasdaq?

The shares began trading on Nasdaq on November 3, 2021.

What is the impact of the public offering on Blue Star Foods shareholders?

The offering could dilute existing shareholders' equity due to the increase in shares outstanding.