Guardforce AI Announces Proposed Underwritten Public Offering of Ordinary Shares

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Guardforce AI Co., Limited has announced the commencement of an underwritten public offering. The offering is being made by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. EF Hutton is acting as the lead book-running manager for the offering, and Spartan Capital Securities is acting as the co-manager. The ordinary shares are being offered pursuant to a 'shelf' registration statement on Form F-3 that was declared effective by the SEC on January 5, 2022.

NEW YORK, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guardforce AI Co., Limited (“Guardforce AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GFAI, GFAIW), an integrated security provider specializing in secured logistics, AI and Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS), today announced it has commenced an underwritten public offering.

EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, is acting as the lead book-running manager for the offering. Spartan Capital Securities, LLC is acting as the co-manager for the offering.

The ordinary shares are being offered by the Company pursuant to a "shelf" registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-261881), which was filed with the U.S. 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 security solutions provider, building on its legacy secured logistic business, while expanding and transforming into an integrated AI and Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) business.  With more than 40 years of professional experience and a strong customer foundation, Guardforce AI is developing RaaS solutions that improve operational efficiency, quickly establishing its presence in the Asia Pacific region, while expanding globally. For more information, visit www.guardforceai.com Twitter: @Guardforceai

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These forward-looking statements and factors that may cause such differences include, without limitation, the risks disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on May 1, 2023, and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update or publicly announce any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

Investor Relations

David Waldman or Natalya Rudman
Crescendo Communications, LLC
Email: gfai@crescendo-ir.com

Tel: 212-671-1020

Guardforce AI Corporate Communications

Hu Yu
Email: yu.hu@guardforceai.com

FAQ

Who is conducting the underwritten public offering?

Guardforce AI Co., Limited

What is the role of EF Hutton in the offering?

EF Hutton is the lead book-running manager for the offering.

What is the role of Spartan Capital Securities in the offering?

Spartan Capital Securities is the co-manager for the offering.

What type of securities are being offered?

Ordinary shares

What type of registration statement has been filed with the SEC?

A 'shelf' registration statement on Form F-3

When was the registration statement declared effective by the SEC?

January 5, 2022

Where can I obtain copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus?

On the SEC's website or by contacting EF Hutton

Is this press release an offer to sell securities?

No, this press release does not constitute an offer to sell securities.

Is there any sale of these securities prior to registration or qualification?

No, there will be no sale of these securities prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws.

Is the offering available in all states and jurisdictions?

No, the offering is subject to registration or qualification under the securities laws of each state or jurisdiction.