Intelligent Living Application Group Inc. Announces Closing of $600,000 Public Offering of Ordinary Shares

Rhea-AI Summary

Intelligent Living Application Group (NASDAQ: ILAG), a Hong Kong-based premium lockset manufacturer, has completed its previously announced 'best efforts' public offering. The company successfully closed the offering of 1,034,483 ordinary shares at $0.58 per share, raising gross proceeds of $600,000.

The offering was conducted through Craft Capital Management as the sole placement agent. The proceeds will be allocated towards general corporate purposes, capital expenditures, working capital, and general and administrative expenses. The offering was made under a shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (Registration No. 333-274495) that was declared effective by the SEC on December 4, 2023.

Positive

• Successful completion of $600,000 capital raise
• Additional working capital for operations and growth

Negative

• Small offering size indicates capital injection
• Potential shareholder dilution from new share issuance
• Low share price of $0.58 suggests challenging market conditions

Insights

Financial Analyst

Intelligent Living Application Group (NASDAQ: ILAG) has completed its "best efforts" public offering, raising $600,000 gross proceeds by issuing 1,034,483 ordinary shares at $0.58 per share. For this micro-cap lockset manufacturer with a $10.13 million market capitalization, this capital raise represents approximately 5.9% of its total market value.

The "best efforts" nature of this offering is noteworthy, as it typically indicates less certainty about investor demand compared to firm commitment underwritings. The newly issued shares represent approximately 5.3% dilution to existing shareholders, a significant consideration for current investors.

The company's stated use of proceeds lacks specificity, indicating funds will go toward general corporate purposes, capital expenditures, working capital, and administrative expenses. This broad allocation without targeted strategic initiatives raises questions about immediate capital needs and operational priorities.

For micro-cap companies like ILAG, access to capital often comes at a higher cost, either through pricing or dilution. While this offering provides needed working capital, the absence of specific growth initiatives or debt reduction plans in the announcement may concern investors looking for clear strategic direction.

The completion of this offering does demonstrate the company's ability to access public markets for capital, though the relatively modest size of the raise ($600,000) suggests institutional interest or a cautious approach to dilution by management.

HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent Living Application Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ILAG) ("Intelligent Living" or the "Company"), a premium lockset manufacturer in Hong Kong, today announced the closing of its previously announced "best efforts" public offering of 1,034,483 ordinary shares of the Company at a public offering price of $0.58 per share. Total gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting the placement agent's fees and other offering expenses, is $600,000.  

Craft Capital Management LLC is acted as sole placement agent for the offering.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, capital expenditures, working capital and general and administrative expenses. 

A shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (Registration No. 333-274495) relating to the public offering of the securities described above was previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and declared effective on December 4, 2023. A prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the underwritten public offering was filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The offering was made only by means of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus forming a part of the effective registration statement.  A final prospectus supplement describing the terms of the public offering was filed with the SEC and forms a part of the effective registration statement. Copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from Craft Capital Management, 377 Oak St., Lower Concourse, Garden City, NY 11530, Attention: Syndicate Dept.; email: info@craftcm.com

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other 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 other jurisdiction.

About Intelligent Living Application Group Inc.

Intelligent Living Application Group Inc. is a premium lockset manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Hong Kong. Intelligent Living manufactures and sells high quality mechanical locksets to customers mainly in the United States and Canada and has continued to diversify and refine its product offerings in the past 40 years to meet its customers' needs. Intelligent Living obtained the ISO9001 quality assurance certificate and various accredited quality and safety certificates including American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Grade 2 and Grade 3 standards that are developed by the Builders Hardware Manufacturing Association (BHMA) for ANSI. Intelligent Living keeps investing in self-designed automated product lines, new craftsmanship and developing new products including smart locks. For more information, visit the Company's website at http://www.i-l-a-g.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "is/are likely to," "potential," "continue" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

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SOURCE Intelligent Living Application Group, Inc.

FAQ

How much did Intelligent Living (ILAG) raise in its February 2025 public offering?

ILAG raised $600,000 in gross proceeds through the public offering of 1,034,483 ordinary shares at $0.58 per share.

What is the price per share for ILAG's February 2025 public offering?

The public offering price was set at $0.58 per ordinary share.

How will ILAG use the proceeds from its 2025 public offering?

The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, capital expenditures, working capital, and general and administrative expenses.

Who was the placement agent for ILAG's February 2025 public offering?

Craft Capital Management acted as the sole placement agent for the offering.