Harbor Custom Development, Inc. Announces Pricing of $30 Million Public Offering of Convertible Preferred Shares & Warrants

Rhea-AI Summary

Harbor Custom Development, Inc. (HCDI) announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 1,200,000 shares of 8.0% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock at $25.00 each, accompanied by three warrants per share. The offering aims to raise capital for business operations and development. The shares are convertible at $4.50 per common share and become callable if trading exceeds $7.65 per share for 20 out of 30 days. Trading for the Preferred Stock and Warrants begins on June 10, 2021. The offering is expected to close on June 11, 2021.

Positive

• Offering 1,200,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock can raise significant capital for growth and development.
• Conversion price of $4.50 per common share offers potential for future capital appreciation.
• Warrants provide an additional opportunity for investors to increase their stake.

Negative

• Offering could lead to shareholder dilution due to the nature of convertible preferred stock.
• The mandatory conversion can pressure stock price if triggered, affecting current shareholders.

Gig Harbor, Washington, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harbor Custom Development, Inc. (Nasdaq: HCDI) ( “Harbor,” “Harbor Custom Homes®,” or the “Company”), an innovative and market leading real estate company involved in all aspects of the land development cycle, today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of 1,200,000 shares of 8.0% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share of 8.0% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock will be accompanied by three warrants (“Warrants”), each Warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock. Each share of Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock and accompanying three Warrants is being offered at a price of $25.00. The shares of Series A Preferred Stock and Warrants will be issued separately but can only be purchased together in this Offering. Harbor Custom Homes® has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 180,000 additional Preferred Shares and/or 540,000 additional Warrants solely to cover over-allotments, if any.

Each share of Preferred Stock is convertible into common shares at a conversion price of $4.50 per common share, or 5.556 common shares, at any time at the option of the holder, subject to certain customary adjustments. The Warrants are exercisable immediately, have an exercise price of $5.00 per share and expire five years from the date of issuance. If the trading price of Harbor Custom Homes’® common stock equals or exceeds $7.65 per share for at least 20 trading days in any 30 consecutive trading day period, the Company can call for mandatory conversion of the Preferred Stock. Dividends on the Preferred Stock shall be cumulative and paid monthly in arrears starting July 20, 2021, to the extent declared by the board of directors of the Company.  The Preferred Stock will not be redeemable for a period of three years from issuance, except upon change of control.

The Offering is expected to close on June 11, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.  The Preferred Stock and Warrants will begin trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market on June 10, 2021 under the symbols “HCDIP” and “HCDIW,” respectively.

ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc., is acting as sole book-running manager for the Offering.
                                                                                         
A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-255229) relating to the offer and sale of the securities referred to herein was filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and was declared effective by the SEC on June 8, 2021, and a related registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-256918) was filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act to increase the size of the Offering set forth in the earlier effective registration statement on Form S-1. This offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus, when available, may be obtained from ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc., 17 State Street, 22nd Floor, New York, New York 10004, by telephone at (877) 436-3673, by email at prospectus@think-equity.com.  The final prospectus will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov.

The 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 Harbor Custom Development, Inc.

Harbor Custom Development, Inc. is a real estate development company involved in all aspects of the land development cycle including land acquisition, entitlements, construction of project infrastructure, home building, marketing, sales, and management of various residential projects in Western Washington's Puget Sound region; Sacramento, California; and Austin, Texas. Harbor has active or recently sold-out residential communities in Gig Harbor, Bremerton, Silverdale, Bainbridge Island, and Allyn in the state of Washington. In addition, Harbor has acquired land and will begin constructing homes in two new markets beginning the second quarter of 2021. In the Sacramento metro market, Harbor will be constructing homes in completed subdivision in both Rocklin and Auburn, California. In the Austin metro market, Harbor has acquired developed lot inventory in Dripping Springs, Driftwood and Horseshoe Bay Texas. Harbor Custom Development's business strategy is to acquire and develop land strategically, based on an understanding of population growth patterns, entitlement restrictions, infrastructure development, and geo-economic forces.  Harbor focuses on real estate within target markets with convenient access to metropolitan areas that are generally characterized by diverse economic and employment bases and increasing populations.  For more information on Harbor Custom Development, Inc., please visit www.harborcustomdev.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as “may,” “might,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “intend” or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and include statements regarding the completion of the offering and the amount of proceeds. While Harbor Custom Development, Inc. (the “Company”) believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

FAQ

What is the offering size for Harbor Custom Development (HCDI)?

Harbor Custom Development is offering 1,200,000 shares of 8.0% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock.

What is the conversion price of the preferred stock for HCDI?

Each share of Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into common shares at a price of $4.50.

When will the offering for HCDI close?

The offering is expected to close on June 11, 2021.

What are the potential implications of the offering for HCDI shareholders?

The offering may result in shareholder dilution and could trigger mandatory conversions affecting stock prices.