Knightscope Kicks Off Public Listing to Trade on NASDAQ

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Knightscope, Inc. has announced an offering of up to $40 million in Class A common stock, comprising 4 million shares priced at $10 each, set to list on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol KSCP. The offering aims to fund the expansion of its fleet of Autonomous Security Robots and invest in new technologies to enhance security solutions across various sectors, including government and corporate environments. CEO William Santana Li expressed gratitude to investors and emphasized Knightscope's commitment to enhancing public safety in the United States.

Positive

• Offering of up to $40 million in Class A common stock to boost growth.
• Plans to expand the fleet of Autonomous Security Robots.
• Investment in new technologies to enhance security solutions.

Negative

• Stock offering may dilute existing shareholders' equity.
• Investment is highly speculative with significant risks.

Public Safety Innovator Accelerates Growth Through Nationwide Robot Roadshow

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Knightscope, Inc., a developer of advanced physical security technologies focused on enhancing U.S. security operations, today announced the commencement of its offering of up to $40 million of Class A common stock, with shares to be listed immediately following closing on the Nasdaq Global Market (“NASDAQ”) under the ticker symbol “KSCP.” The offering is for up to 4 million shares priced at $10 per share.

Knightscope kicks off public listing. (Graphic: Business Wire)

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Digital Offering, LLC, will act as the lead managing selling agent and sole bookrunner for the offering. The Offering can be purchased through multiple broker-dealers for a planned selling period of approximately 30 to 45 days, subject to market conditions. Learn how to buy shares in the public listing now at www.knightscope.com.

For additional information on Knightscope, the offering and any other related topics, please review the offering circular that can be found here.

“On this important day, I wish to take a moment to thank the absolutely relentless team at Knightscope and our 28,000+ investors for their unwavering support,” said Knightscope chairman and CEO, William Santana Li. “We are committed more than ever to our mission of making the United States of America the safest country in the world. We need to provide the brave women and men in uniform, on our own soil, cutting edge technology to help them make smarter, faster and safer decisions. They deserve only the best and so does every community in our great Nation, as we work to reimagine public safety, together.”

Net proceeds of the offering will enable the company to continue to scale its current fleet of Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) while simultaneously investing in new technologies that further accelerate robot adoption as a mainstream security solution for government facilities, hospitals, schools, corporate campuses, manufacturing plants, logistic facilities, cities, airports, rail, and much more. Learn more about the proven effectiveness of this innovative crime-fighting technology at www.knightscope.com/crime

Knightscope has also launched the ultimate hybrid physical and virtual event, where the Company brings all of its technologies to a city for prospective clients, government officials, and law enforcement to experience an interactive and in-person demo of its cutting-edge crime-fighting technology. Learn more about the Robot Roadshow at www.knightscope.com/roadshow

About Knightscope

Knightscope is an advanced security technology company based in Silicon Valley that builds fully autonomous security robots that deter, detect and report. Our long-term ambition is to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. Learn more about us at www.knightscope.com. Follow Knightscope on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Legal Disclaimer

This release by Knightscope, Inc. (“Knightscope”) may include ”forward-looking statements.” To the extent that the information presented in this presentation discusses financial projections, information, or expectations about Knightscope’s business plans, results of operations, products or markets, or otherwise makes statements about future events, such statements are forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as ”should,” ”may,” ”intends,” ”anticipates,” ”believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” ”forecasts,” ”expects,” ”plans,” and ”proposes.”

Although Knightscope believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. You are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the offering circular filed with the SEC. 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.

The offering will be made only by means of an offering circular. An offering statement on Form 1-A relating to these securities has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and has become qualified, which only means that the company may make sales of the securities described by the offering statement. It does not mean that the SEC has approved, passed upon the merits or passed upon the accuracy or completeness of the information in the offering statement. The securities offered by Knightscope are highly speculative. Investing in shares of Knightscope involves significant risks. The investment is suitable only for persons who can afford to lose their entire investment. Furthermore, investors must understand that such investment could be illiquid for an indefinite period of time. No public market currently exists for the securities, and if a public market develops following the offering, it may not continue.

Knightscope intends to list its securities on a national exchange and doing so entails significant ongoing corporate obligations including but not limited to disclosure, filing and notification requirements, as well compliance with applicable continued quantitative and qualitative listing standards. For additional information on Knightscope, the offering and any other related topics, please review the offering circular that can be found here. Additional information concerning Risk Factors related to the offering, including those related to the business, government regulations, intellectual property and the offering in general, can be found in the risk factor section of the offering circular.

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Source: Knightscope, Inc.

FAQ

What is Knightscope's stock offering amount and price?

Knightscope is offering up to $40 million in Class A common stock at $10 per share.

When will Knightscope's stock be listed on NASDAQ?

Knightscope's shares will be listed under the ticker symbol KSCP following the closing of the offering.

What are the intended uses for the proceeds from Knightscope's stock offering?

The proceeds will help expand Knightscope's fleet of Autonomous Security Robots and invest in new technologies.

What risks are associated with investing in Knightscope's offering?

The investment is highly speculative, with risks including potential dilution of existing shares and lack of market liquidity.