Arcimoto, Inc. Announces Pricing of $12 Million Public Offering

Rhea-AI Summary

On January 18, 2023, Arcimoto, Inc. (NASDAQ: FUV) announced a public offering of 4 million shares of common stock and accompanying warrants, priced at $3.00 per share. The offering aims to generate approximately $12 million in gross proceeds, before expenses. The warrants, with a five-year term and immediate exercisability at the same price, are expected to close around January 20, 2023, pending customary conditions. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. This offering is registered under an effective shelf registration statement with the SEC.

Positive

• The public offering could raise approximately $12 million, providing essential working capital.
• Warrants offer potential for additional capital through future exercise.

Negative

• The issuance of new shares may lead to shareholder dilution.
• Market reaction to similar offerings can be negative, impacting stock price.

EUGENE, Ore., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcimoto, Inc.^® (NASDAQ: FUV), makers of rightsized, outrageously fun, ultra-efficient electric vehicles, today announced the pricing of its previously announced public offering of 4,000,000 shares of common stock (or common stock equivalents in lieu thereof) and warrants to purchase up to 4,000,000 shares of common stock at a combined purchase price of $3.00 per share and accompanying warrant for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $12 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. The warrants to be issued will have a five-year term, will be exercisable immediately, and will have an exercise price of $3.00 per share.

The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about January 20, 2023, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. We intend to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is acting as the sole placement agent for the offering.

This offering of the common stock (or common stock equivalents in lieu thereof) and accompanying warrants is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-261955) previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus were previously filed with the SEC, and the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus 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, from A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, 590 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022, or by telephone at (212) 624-2060, or by email at prospectus@allianceg.com. Before investing in this offering, interested parties should read in their entirety the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and the other documents that Arcimoto has filed with the SEC that are incorporated by reference in such prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, which provide more information about Arcimoto and the 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.

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About Arcimoto, Inc.
Arcimoto is a pioneer in the design and manufacture of rightsized, ultra-efficient, incredibly fun electric vehicles for everyday mobility. Built on the revolutionary three-wheel Arcimoto Platform, our vehicles are purpose-built for daily driving and local delivery, all at a fraction of the cost and environmental impact of traditional gas-powered vehicles. Based in Eugene, Oregon, the Arcimoto team is dedicated to creating world-class EVs that make the world a better place. For more information, please visit Arcimoto.com.

Safe Harbor / Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express our intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions or any other statements relating to our future activities or other future events or conditions. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our business based, in part, on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict and include, without limitation, our expectations as to vehicle deliveries, the establishment of our service and delivery network and our expected rate of production. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may, and are likely to, differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements due to numerous factors discussed from time to time in documents which we file with the SEC. In addition, such statements could be affected by risks and uncertainties related to, among other things: our ability to manage the distribution channels for our products, including our ability to successfully implement our rental strategy, direct to consumer distribution strategy and any additional distribution strategies we may deem appropriate; our ability to design, manufacture and market vehicle models within projected timeframes given that a vehicle consists of several thousand unique items and we can only go as fast as the slowest item; our inexperience to date in manufacturing vehicles at the high volumes that we anticipate; our ability to maintain quality control over our vehicles and avoid material vehicle recalls; the number of reservations and cancellations for our vehicles and our ability to deliver on those reservations; unforeseen or recurring operational problems at our facility, or a catastrophic loss of our manufacturing facility; our dependence on our suppliers; changes in consumer demand for, and acceptance of, our products: changes in the competitive environment, including adoption of technologies and products that compete with our products; the overall strength and stability of general economic conditions and of the automotive industry more specifically; changes in laws or regulations governing our business and operations; costs and risks associated with potential litigation; and other risks described from time to time in periodic and current reports that we file with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and except as may be required under applicable securities laws, we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Public Relations Contact:
pr@arcimoto.com

Investor Relations Contact:
investor@arcimoto.com 

FAQ

What is the size and purpose of the public offering by Arcimoto (FUV)?

Arcimoto announced a public offering of 4 million shares and warrants, aiming to raise about $12 million for working capital and general corporate purposes.

When is the closing date for Arcimoto's public offering?

The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about January 20, 2023.

What is the exercise price of the warrants in Arcimoto's public offering?

The exercise price of the warrants is set at $3.00 per share.

Who is managing the public offering for Arcimoto (FUV)?

A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is acting as the sole placement agent for the offering.