Guerrilla RF Announces Initial Closing of $5 Million Private Placement Equity Financing

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Guerrilla RF, Inc. (OTCQX: GUER) announced the initial closing of its private placement, raising approximately $5.0 million. Nearly 3,900,000 units were purchased by accredited investors at $1.30 per unit, each comprising one share of common stock and a warrant for 0.5 shares at $2.00 with a five-year term. CEO Ryan Pratt highlighted the funding's role in supporting growth and establishing new headquarters, reflecting investor confidence in the company's prospects.

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• Successfully raised approximately $5.0 million in gross proceeds.
• Increased investor confidence reflected in the strong demand for units.
• Funding will support new headquarters and ongoing growth efforts.

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GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Guerrilla RF, Inc. (OTCQX: GUER) (the “Company”), an innovative fabless semiconductor company, today announced the initial closing of its private placement, providing gross proceeds of approximately $5.0 million, not including any additional proceeds that may be received upon further closings or the exercise of warrants.

Guerrilla RF announces an initial closing of $5 million in private placement equity financing. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Accredited investors purchased approximately 3,900,000 units, each unit comprising one share of the Company’s common stock and one warrant to purchase 0.5 of a share of common stock for a purchase price of $1.30 per unit. The warrants have an exercise price of $2.00 per share and a term of five years.

“The successful execution of this offering is a testament to the opportunity that our investors see in the Company,” said Ryan Pratt, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Guerrilla RF. “Since 2020, we have grown the number of new products launched and also dramatically developed our GPS navigation and IoT Sales. The funds raised through this offering will be used to fund the Company’s new headquarters and also support our continued growth.”

Laidlaw & Company (UK), Ltd. served as the placement agent for the offering. GP Nurmenkari, Inc. (as consulted by Intuitive Venture Partners), served as a selected dealer and Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP served as legal counsel for the Company.

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 in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state.

About Guerrilla RF, Inc.

Founded in 2013 and based in Greensboro, NC, Guerrilla RF develops and manufactures high-performance microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) for wireless OEMs in multiple market segments – including 5G/4G macro and small cell base stations, cellular repeaters/DAS, automotive telematics such as SDARS/V2X/GPS/DAB, military communications, navigation, and high-fidelity wireless audio. Guerrilla RF has an extensive portfolio of over 100 high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave semiconductor devices. The existing product line includes ultra-low noise amplifiers, gain blocks, driver amplifiers, mixers, RF switches, digital step attenuators (DSAs), and linear power amplifiers (PAs) – the critical building blocks for mission-critical, performance-driven wireless applications. To date, the Company has shipped over 100 million devices and has repeatedly been included in Inc. Magazine’s annual “Inc. 5000” list. Guerrilla RF recently made the top “Inc. 500” list for the second year in a row, coming in at No. 421 and 489 for the 2020 and 2021 rankings, respectively. For more information, please visit https://guerrilla-rf.com or follow the Company on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Sam Funchess, VP of Investor Relations

sfunchess@guerrilla-rf.com

+1 336 510 7840

Source: Guerrilla RF, Inc.

FAQ

What was the amount raised in Guerrilla RF's private placement?

Guerrilla RF raised approximately $5.0 million in its initial closing of the private placement.

When was Guerrilla RF's private placement announced?

The private placement was announced on January 3, 2023.

What are the terms of the warrants issued by Guerrilla RF?

The warrants have an exercise price of $2.00 per share and a term of five years.

How many units were purchased by investors in Guerrilla RF's offering?

Approximately 3,900,000 units were purchased by accredited investors.

What will Guerrilla RF use the proceeds from the private placement for?

The proceeds will be used to fund the company’s new headquarters and support ongoing growth.