Core Molding Technologies Announces Filing Of Form S-3 To Replace Expired Shelf Registration Statement

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Core Molding Technologies (CMT) filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC, allowing it to raise up to $50 million in capital through various securities offerings. This statement replaces the expired registration filed on November 14, 2017. Until the SEC declares it effective, securities cannot be sold. The company operates in the composites market and faces several operational risks, including economic conditions and dependence on major customers.

Positive

• Ability to raise up to $50 million through capital offerings.
• Replacement of an expired registration statement indicates proactive capital management.

Negative

• Securities cannot be sold until the registration is effective, limiting immediate capital access.
• Operational risks from dependence on major customers and economic conditions could impact future performance.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: CMT) ("Core Molding", "Core" or the "Company") announced today that it has filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").  When declared effective by the SEC, the shelf registration statement will allow the Company to raise capital from time to time, up to an aggregate of $50 million through the sale of common and preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, depositary shares, rights and units and any combination of the foregoing.  Specific terms and prices would be determined at the time of each offering under a separate prospectus supplement, which would be filed with the SEC at the time of the offering.  The shelf registration statement replaces the shelf registration statement on Form S-3 originally filed with the SEC on November 14, 2017 which has expired.

The registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the SEC has not yet become effective. Securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time that the registration statement becomes effective. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification of the securities under the securities laws of that state or jurisdiction. Any offer of securities covered by the registration statement will be made solely by means of a prospectus included in the registration statement and a prospectus supplement with respect to such offering.

About Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Core Molding Technologies and its subsidiaries operate in the composites market as one operating segment as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The Company's operating segment consists of two component reporting units, Core Traditional and Horizon Plastics. The Company offers customers a wide range of manufacturing processes to fit various program volume and investment requirements. These processes include compression molding of sheet molding compound ("SMC"), bulk molding compounds ("BMC"), resin transfer molding ("RTM"), liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene ("DCPD"), spray-up and hand-lay-up, glass mat thermoplastics ("GMT"), direct long-fiber thermoplastics ("D-LFT") and structural foam and structural web injection molding ("SIM"). Core Molding Technologies serves a wide variety of markets, including the medium and heavy-duty truck, marine, automotive, agriculture, construction, and other commercial products. The demand for Core Molding Technologies' products is affected by economic conditions in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Core Molding Technologies' manufacturing operations have a significant fixed cost component. Accordingly, during periods of changing demand, the profitability of Core Molding Technologies' operations may change proportionately more than revenues from operations.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. As a general matter, forward-looking statements are those focused upon future plans, objectives or performance as opposed to historical items and include statements of anticipated events or trends and expectations and beliefs relating to matters not historical in nature. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and are subject to uncertainties and factors relating to Core Molding Technologies' operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Core Molding Technologies' control.  Words such as "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "anticipate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "expect," "intend," "plans," "projects," "believes," "estimates," "encouraged," "confident" and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These uncertainties and factors could cause Core Molding Technologies' actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Core Molding Technologies believes that the following factors, among others, could affect its future performance and cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made in this report: business conditions in the plastics, transportation, marine and commercial product industries (including changes in demand for truck production); federal and state regulations (including engine emission regulations); general economic, social, regulatory (including foreign trade policy) and political environments in the countries in which Core Molding Technologies operates; the adverse impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position, liquidity or cash flow, as well as impact on customers and supply chains; safety and security conditions in Mexico and Canada; dependence upon certain major customers as the primary source of Core Molding Technologies' sales revenues; efforts of Core Molding Technologies to expand its customer base; the ability to develop new and innovative products and to diversify markets, materials and processes and increase operational enhancements; the actions of competitors, customers, and suppliers; failure of Core Molding Technologies' suppliers to perform their obligations; the availability of raw materials; inflationary pressures; new technologies; regulatory matters; labor relations; labor availability; the loss or inability of Core Molding Technologies to attract and retain key personnel; the Company's ability to successfully identify, evaluate and manage potential acquisitions and to benefit from and properly integrate any completed acquisitions; federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations; the availability of capital; the ability of Core Molding Technologies to provide on-time delivery to customers, which may require additional shipping expenses to ensure on-time delivery or otherwise result in late fees and other customer charges; risk of cancellation or rescheduling of orders; management's decision to pursue new products or businesses which involve additional costs, risks or capital expenditures; inadequate insurance coverage to protect against potential hazards; equipment and machinery failure; product liability and warranty claims; and other risks identified from time to time in Core Molding Technologies' other public documents on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in Item 1A of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Company Contact:
John Zimmer
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
614-870-5604
jzimmer@coremt.com

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SOURCE Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

FAQ

What is the purpose of Core Molding Technologies' recent shelf registration statement filed with the SEC on December 11, 2020?

The purpose is to allow the company to raise up to $50 million through various securities offerings.

What type of securities can Core Molding Technologies issue as part of the shelf registration?

Core Molding can issue common and preferred stock, debt securities, and other financial instruments.

When was Core Molding Technologies' previous shelf registration statement filed?

The previous registration statement was filed on November 14, 2017.

What risks does Core Molding Technologies face that could impact its performance?

The company faces risks from economic conditions, dependence on major customers, and operational challenges.

How much capital can Core Molding Technologies potentially raise with the new shelf registration?

Core Molding Technologies can potentially raise up to $50 million.