Inuvo, Inc. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

Rhea-AI Summary

Inuvo, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: INUV) has announced its intention to conduct an underwritten public offering of its common stock. The company plans to grant underwriters a 45-day option to purchase an additional 15% of the shares offered. Proceeds from this offering will be utilized for working capital and other corporate purposes. The offering is subject to market conditions, and there is no assurance regarding its completion or specifics. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is the sole book-running manager. Further details will be detailed in a prospectus supplement filed with the SEC.

Positive

• Intended use of funds for working capital and corporate purposes.

Negative

• Possible dilution of shares due to additional stock offerings.
• Market uncertainty may affect the offering's completion.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INUVO, INC. (NYSE AMERICAN: INUV) (“Inuvo” or the “Company”), a leading provider of marketing technology, powered by IntentKeyTM artificial intelligence that serves brands and agencies, today announced that it intends to offer shares of its common stock for sale in an underwritten public offering. As part of this offering, Inuvo intends to grant the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional fifteen percent (15%) of the shares of common stock offered in the public offering. The offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering. All of the shares in the proposed offering are to be sold by Inuvo.

A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is acting as sole book-running manager for the offering.

Inuvo intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and to fund other general corporate purposes.

This offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-239147) previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) that was declared effective by the SEC on June 25, 2020. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the proposed offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement may be obtained, when available, from A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, 590 Madison Avenue, 28^th Floor, New York, NY 10022 or via telephone at 212-624-2006 or email: prospectus@allianceg.com. Before investing in this offering, interested parties should read in their entirety the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and the other documents that Inuvo, Inc. has filed with the SEC that are incorporated by reference in such prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, which provide more information about Inuvo, Inc. and such offering. The final terms of the proposed offering will be disclosed in a final prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy 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 Inuvo

Inuvo®, Inc. (NYSE American: INUV) is a market leader in artificial intelligence, aligning and delivering consumer-oriented product & brand messaging strategies online based on powerful, anonymous and proprietary consumer intent data for agencies, advertisers and partners. To learn more, visit www.inuvo.com.

About the IntentKeyTM 

Inuvo®’s IntentKeyTM is a patented, machine-learning technology designed to mirror the manner in which the human brain instantly associates ideas, emotions, places, people, and objects. It creates an accurate, high-definition picture of consumer intent and sentiment related to a particular topic or item. Inuvo harnesses the power of the IntentKeyTM to discover and reach high volumes of incremental in-market and relevant audiences that are hidden from typical marketing approaches. The IntentKeyTM enables pinpoint media execution reaching consumers throughout the purchasing funnel all the way to conversion.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to qualify for the “safe harbor” from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about the expected closing of the offering; anticipated use of the net proceeds of the offering; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in Inuvo, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, as amended, our subsequent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2020 and our other filings with the SEC. Additionally, forward looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends, and uncertainties including the continued impact of Covid-19 on Inuvo’s business and operations. Inuvo cannot provide assurances that the assumptions upon which these forward-looking statements are based will prove to have been correct. Should one of these risks materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements, and investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are current only as of this date. Inuvo does not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or any other forward looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Inuvo further expressly disclaims any written or oral statements made by a third party regarding the subject matter of this press release.

Inuvo Company Contact:
Wally Ruiz 
Chief Financial Officer
Tel (501) 205-8397
wallace.ruiz@inuvo.com

Investor Relations:
KCSA Strategic Communications
Valter Pinto, Managing Director
Tel (212) 896-1254
Valter@KCSA.com

FAQ

What is Inuvo's recent public offering announcement?

Inuvo announced an intention to conduct an underwritten public offering of its common stock, with a 45-day option for underwriters to purchase an additional 15% of shares.

When was the SEC registration statement for the offering filed?

The effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 was filed with the SEC on June 25, 2020.

What will the proceeds from the offering be used for?

Inuvo intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

Who is managing the public offering for Inuvo?

A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

What are the risks involved with Inuvo's offering?

The offering is subject to market conditions, and investors face risks of dilution and potential market instability affecting completion.