Guardforce AI Announces Pricing of $10.0 Million Registered Direct Offering
Guardforce AI Co., Limited (NASDAQ:GFAI, GFAIW) announced a registered direct offering to institutional investors, aiming to raise approximately $10.0 million by selling around 8.7 million shares at $1.15 per share. The offering, set to close on or about April 8, 2022, is facilitated by EF Hutton as the exclusive placement agent. This initiative follows a shelf registration statement filed with the SEC, affirming the company's commitment to enhance its financial standing through this capital influx.
- Intended use of funds for business growth and development.
- Offering expected to bolster company's financial position.
- Dilution of existing shares due to additional share issuance.
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 6, 2022 / Guardforce AI Co., Limited ("Guardforce AI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:GFAI) (NASDAQ:GFAIW), an integrated security solutions provider, today announced that it entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional investors to purchase approximately
Under the terms of the securities purchase agreement, the Company has agreed to sell approximately 8.7 million shares of its ordinary shares at a price of
The gross proceeds to the Company from the registered direct offering are estimated to be approximately
EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, is acting as exclusive placement agent for the offering.
The proposed offering of the ordinary shares described above is being offered by the Company pursuant to a "shelf" registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-261881) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and declared effective by the SEC on January 5, 2022, and the accompanying prospectus contained therein.
The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. A prospectus supplement describing the terms of the public offering will be filed with the SEC and will form a part of the effective registration statement.
Copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained, when available, on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov or by contacting EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, Attention: Syndicate Department, 590 Madison Avenue, 39th Floor, New York, NY 10022, by email at syndicate@efhuttongroup.com, or by telephone at (212) 404-7002.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, 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.
About Guardforce AI Co., Ltd.
Guardforce AI Co. Ltd. (Nasdaq: GFAI, GFAIW) is a global integrated security solutions provider that is focused on developing robotic solutions and information security services that complement its well-established secured logistics business. With more than 40 years of professional experience, Guardforce AI is a trusted brand name that protects and transports the high-value assets belonging to public and private sector organizations. Guardforce AI develops and provides innovative technologies and services that enhance safety and protection.
For more information, visit www.guardforceai.com
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