Gauzy Ltd. Announces Closing of $75 Million Initial Public Offering
Gauzy (Nasdaq: GAUZ), a global leader in vision and light control solutions, announced the successful closing of its initial public offering (IPO) on June 7, 2024. The company issued 4,411,765 ordinary shares at $17.00 per share, raising $75 million in gross proceeds before underwriting discounts and expenses. Gauzy has also granted underwriters a 30-day option to buy an additional 661,765 shares at the same price.
The IPO proceeds will be utilized for expanding production lines, R&D, marketing, working capital, and bonus payments. Gauzy's shares started trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker 'GAUZ' on June 6, 2024.
- Raised $75 million from IPO.
- Shares listed on Nasdaq Global Market under 'GAUZ'.
- Funds allocated for production expansion, R&D, and marketing.
- Option granted to underwriters to purchase 661,765 additional shares.
- Underwriting discounts and offering expenses not specified.
- Bonus payments might be seen as reducing available capital for other uses.
Insights
This Initial Public Offering (IPO) represents an important milestone for Gauzy Ltd. The introduction of 4.4 million ordinary shares at
In the short term, this influx of capital strengthens Gauzy’s balance sheet, providing immediate liquidity to fund operations. The allocation of funds towards equipment and materials for production expansion, research and development and marketing suggests that the company is focused on growth. Purchases for production lines signal the intent to scale, which could potentially lead to increased revenue streams in the future.
In the long term, how effectively Gauzy utilizes these funds will determine the company's market position and competitive advantage. The planned investments in R&D are important for maintaining their leadership in light control solutions. However, the company's decision to allocate a portion of the proceeds for bonus payments may raise concerns among some investors about the prioritization of funds.
Additionally, granting underwriters an option to purchase an additional 661,765 shares provides flexibility to raise further capital if needed, albeit at the cost of potential dilution of existing shares.
Overall, the IPO's success and the strategic use of proceeds can be seen as a positive step for the company, but investors should monitor how effectively these funds are utilized to drive sustainable growth.
Gauzy's IPO on the Nasdaq under the symbol 'GAUZ' marks a significant entry into public markets, which could enhance its visibility and credibility among investors and partners. This move is likely to attract attention from both institutional and retail investors, eager to capitalize on Gauzy’s innovative footprint in the vision and light control industry.
From a market perspective, this offering positions Gauzy competitively within an industry that values technological advancements. The emphasis on expanding production lines and the dedicated funds for advertising and marketing hint at aggressive market penetration strategies.
Analysts and investors should, however, remain cautious about market conditions and the competitive landscape. Market saturation, technological disruptions, or shifts in consumer preferences could impact Gauzy’s growth trajectory. Investors should also be aware of the broader economic context and how factors such as inflation or supply chain issues might affect the company's plans.
Therefore, while the IPO proceeds create a favorable outlook, the market dynamics and Gauzy's execution of their strategic initiatives remain critical.
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gauzy Ltd. (Nasdaq: GAUZ) (“Gauzy” or the “Company”), a global leader in vision and light control solutions, announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 4,411,765 of its ordinary shares at a public offering price of
Gauzy’s ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “GAUZ” on June 6, 2024.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds it receives from the offering for the purchase of equipment and materials for the expansion of its production lines, research and development, advertising and marketing, payment of a second earn out payment, working capital, including bonus payments to officers, employees and consultants payable upon the closing of this offering and other general corporate purposes.
Barclays acted as lead book-running manager for the offering. TD Cowen and Stifel acted as book-running managers for the offering. B. Riley Securities acted as passive bookrunner for the offering. Beech Hill Securities acted as co-manager for the offering.
The offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus related to the offering may be obtained from: Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, e-mail: barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com, telephone: 888-603-5847; TD Securities (USA) LLC, 1 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017, by telephone at (855) 495-9846, or by email at TD.ECM_Prospectus@tdsecurities.com; Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Attention: Syndicate, One Montgomery Street, Suite 3700, San Francisco, CA 94104, by telephone at (415) 364-2720, or by email at syndprospectus@stifel.com; B. Riley Securities, Inc., Attention: Prospectus Department, 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1300, Arlington, Virginia 22209; Telephone: (703) 312-9580, or by emailing prospectuses@brileyfin.com or Beech Hill Securities, Inc., 880 Third Ave, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022.
A registration statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-278675) relating to the offering of the ordinary shares has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and became effective on June 5, 2024. This offering was made only by means of a prospectus forming part of the registration statements relating to these ordinary shares. A final prospectus related to the offering has been filed and made available on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov/.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities. It also shall not constitute an offer, solicitation, or sale in any jurisdiction where such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of that jurisdiction.
About Gauzy
Gauzy Ltd. is a fully-integrated light and vision control company, focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of vision and light control technologies that are developed to support safe, sustainable, comfortable, and agile user experiences across various industries. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the Company has additional subsidiaries and entities based in Germany, France, the United States, Canada, China, Singapore, and Dubai. Gauzy serves leading brands in over 30 countries through direct fulfillment and a certified and trained distribution channel.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. In particular, statements using words such as “may,” “seek,” “will,” “consider,” “likely,” “assume,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “do not believe,” “aim,” “predict,” “plan,” “project,” “continue,” “potential,” “guidance,” “objective,” “outlook,” “trends,” “future,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “target,” “on track” or their negatives or variations, and similar terminology and words of similar import, generally involve future or forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Gauzy’s gross proceeds from the initial public offering, the expected use of proceeds from such initial public offering. Forward-looking statements reflect Gauzy’s current views, plans, or expectations with respect to future events and financial performance. They are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, and other risks, uncertainties, and contingencies. Forward-looking statements are based on Gauzy’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, reference is made to the Company’s reports filed from time to time with the SEC, including, but not limited to, the risks detailed in the Company’s prospectus (Registration No. 333-278675), dated June [5], 2024 and filed with the SEC. The inclusion of forward-looking statements in this or any other communication should not be considered as a representation by Gauzy or any other person that current plans or expectations will be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and Gauzy undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.
Contacts
Media:
Brittany Kleiman Swisa
Gauzy Ltd.
press@gauzy.com
Investors:
Dan Scott / Rodny Nacier, ICR Inc.
ir@gauzy.com
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