Knightscope Announces Bond Closing Date
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Insights
Knightscope's decision to close its Public Safety Infrastructure Bond Offering with a 10% interest rate presents a noteworthy investment opportunity, particularly for retail investors traditionally sidelined in high-yield debt offerings. This non-dilutive financing structure benefits the company by avoiding shareholder equity dilution, thereby not affecting current stockholders' percentage of ownership. The 5-year maturity term indicates a mid-term investment horizon, which could appeal to investors seeking a balance between immediate returns and long-term capital appreciation.
However, the high interest rate suggests the company is willing to offer a premium to attract capital, which could be indicative of higher risk associated with the investment. Investors should consider the company's path to profitability, current cash burn rate and the overall financial health when evaluating the bond's risk-reward profile. Additionally, the bond's performance will be tied to the company's success in scaling its operations and achieving profitability within the bond's term.
The autonomous security robot industry is an emerging market with significant potential for growth. Knightscope's focus on this niche aligns with increasing trends in automation and AI technologies within security and surveillance sectors. The capital raised through this bond offering could enable Knightscope to expand its market share and invest in R&D, which is critical for maintaining a competitive edge in this tech-driven field.
Investors should be aware of the industry's competitive landscape and regulatory environment, as these factors can greatly influence Knightscope's operational success. The bond offering could signal confidence in the company's growth trajectory and its ability to capitalize on market opportunities. However, the long-term success of the investment will largely depend on the company's strategic execution and the market's overall adoption of autonomous security solutions.
The qualification of Knightscope's bond offering by the SEC adds a layer of regulatory oversight, providing investors with a degree of validation regarding the company's disclosures. The availability of an offering circular allows investors to scrutinize the terms and risks associated with the bond. This transparency is crucial for informed decision-making.
It is also important to note that the bond offering is subject to market conditions and regulatory compliance over its term. Any changes in the regulatory landscape for autonomous technologies or corporate bonds could impact the perceived risk and value of Knightscope's offering. Investors should review the offering statement and consult with legal and financial advisors to fully understand the implications of the bond's terms and conditions.
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“Proceeds from this bond offering provide Knightscope non-dilutive growth capital and at the same time provide our supporters an attractive return on investment. It is our view that retail investors are often precluded from participating in high-yield debt offerings made by publicly traded companies. We hope to begin to address that injustice through this bond offering while continuing to scale the Company up to profitability,” said William Santana Li, Chairman and CEO, Knightscope, Inc.
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DISCLAIMER
AN OFFERING STATEMENT REGARDING THIS OFFERING HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE SEC. THE SEC HAS QUALIFIED THAT OFFERING STATEMENT, WHICH ONLY MEANS THAT THE COMPANY MAY MAKE SALES OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED BY THE OFFERING STATEMENT. THE OFFERING CIRCULAR THAT IS PART OF THAT OFFERING STATEMENT IS AVAILABLE HERE.
About Knightscope
Knightscope is an advanced public safety technology company that builds fully autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communications systems that help protect the places people live, work, study and visit. Knightscope’s long-term ambition is to make
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” about Knightscope’s future expectations, plans, outlook, projections and prospects. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “should,” “may,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “expects,” “plans,” “proposes” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release and other communications include, but are not limited to, statements about executive transitions and the timing thereof, and the Company’s goals, profitability, and growth. Although Knightscope believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the risk that executive transitions may have greater costs than anticipated; that executive transitions may adversely affect the Company’s internal programs and the Company’s ability to recruit and retain skilled and motivated personnel, and may be distracting to employees and management; that executive transitions may negatively impact the Company’s business operations and reputation with or ability to serve customers; or that executive transitions may not generate their intended benefits to the extent or as quickly as anticipated. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading “Risk Factors” in Knightscope’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are contained, and Knightscope does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
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Public Relations:
Stacy Stephens
Knightscope, Inc.
(650) 924-1025
Source: Knightscope, Inc.
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