Kalera Public Limited Company Announces $10.0 Million Private Placement

Rhea-AI Summary

Kalera Public Limited Company (Nasdaq: KAL) announced a securities purchase agreement with a single institutional investor to raise approximately $10.0 million. The deal involves a private placement of 2,500,000 shares of common stock, along with Series A and Series B Warrants, each priced at $4.00. The Series A Warrants are exercisable at $4.41 per share for two years, while Series B Warrants have a five and a half year term. Closing is expected on July 11, 2022. Maxim Group LLC acts as the placement agent for this offering.

Positive

• Successfully raising approximately $10.0 million through private placement.
• Acquisition of institutional investor interest indicates confidence in Kalera's business.
• Warrants provide potential for future capital through additional shares.

Negative

• Private placement dilutes existing shareholders due to the issuance of new common stock.
• Warrants may lead to further dilution if exercised, affecting share value.

ORLANDO, Fla., July 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kalera Public Limited Company (“Kalera” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KAL), a vertical farming company headquartered in Orlando, Florida, announced today that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a single institutional investor to raise approximately $10.0 million through the private placement of 2,500,000 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof), 2,500,000 Series A Warrants and 2,500,000 Series B Warrants. Each share of common stock (or pre-funded warrant in lieu thereof) is being sold together with accompanying warrants at a combined effective purchase price of $4.00. The Series A Warrants will be exercisable six months from the date of issuance at an exercise price of $4.41 per share and will expire two years from the date of issuance. The Series B Warrants will be exercisable six months from the date of issuance at an exercise price of $4.41 per share and will expire five and a half years from the date of issuance. The closing of the private placement is expected to occur on July 11, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions set forth in the securities purchase agreement.

Maxim Group LLC is acting as sole placement agent for the offering.

The shares of common stock, pre-funded warrants, Series A Warrants and Series B Warrants described above have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. The securities were offered only to accredited investors. Pursuant to a registration rights agreement with the investor, the Company has agreed to file one or more registration statements with the SEC covering the resale of the shares of common stock and the shares issuable upon exercise of the pre-funded warrants and Warrants.

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 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 Kalera

Kalera is a vertical farming company headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Kalera uses technology to ensure that more people around the world have access to the freshest, most nutritious, and cleanest products available. It has spent several years optimizing plant nutrient formulas and developing an advanced automation and data acquisition system with Internet of Things, cloud, big data analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities. Kalera currently operates farms in the US (in Orlando, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Texas and Denver, Colorado), as well as in Kuwait. Additional farms are under development. More information is available at www.kalera.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication includes certain statements that are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook," and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters.

These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the terms and conditions of the transactions disclosed herein, the timing of the consummation of such transactions. These statements are based on various assumptions and/or on the current expectations of Kalera's management. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor or other person as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Kalera. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to general economic, financial, legal, political and business conditions and changes in domestic and foreign markets; changes in the assumptions underlying Kalera's expectations regarding its future business; the effects of competition on Kalera's future business; and the outcome of judicial proceedings to which Kalera is, or may become a party.

If the risks materialize or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Kalera presently do not know or currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect expectations, assumptions, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Kalera anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause these assessments to change. However, while Kalera may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Kalera specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Kalera's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this written communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

Media Contact:
Kate Komarzec
kkomarzec@lambert.com
(616) 916-4092

Investor Relations Contact:
Aparna Mehra
Eric Birge
ir@kalera.com
(313) 309-9500

FAQ

What is the significance of Kalera's $10 million securities purchase agreement?

Kalera's $10 million securities purchase agreement enables the company to raise capital, which could support its growth and operational needs.

How many shares are involved in Kalera's private placement?

Kalera's private placement involves 2,500,000 shares of common stock.

When is the expected closing date for Kalera's private placement?

The expected closing date for Kalera's private placement is July 11, 2022.

What are the exercise prices for Kalera's Series A and B Warrants?

Both Series A and Series B Warrants have an exercise price of $4.41 per share.

Who is acting as the placement agent for Kalera's offering?

Maxim Group LLC is the sole placement agent for Kalera's offering.