Manhattan Bridge Capital Announces Pricing of Proposed Public Offering of Common Shares

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Manhattan Bridge Capital (LOAN) announced the pricing of a public offering of 1,875,000 common shares at $7.20 each, anticipating gross proceeds of $13.5 million. The underwriter is granted a 30-day option for an additional 281,250 shares. Proceeds will primarily reduce outstanding credit line balances, with any remaining funds allocated for expanding the loan portfolio and general corporate purposes. The offering is set to close on July 9, 2021, contingent on customary conditions.

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• Proceeds of $13.5 million will be used to reduce credit line debt.
• Potential to expand the loan portfolio with any remaining funds.

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• Dilution risk for existing shareholders due to new shares issued.

GREAT NECK, N.Y., July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. (NasdaqCM: LOAN), or Manhattan Bridge Capital, a real estate finance company specializing in originating, funding, servicing, and managing a portfolio of short-term loans secured by first mortgage liens on real estate, today announced the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering. The Company is offering 1,875,000 common shares, par value $0.001 per share, at a price to the public of $7.20 per share. In connection with the offering, the Company has also granted the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 281,250 common shares offered in the public offering, at the same public offering price per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions, to cover over-allotments, if any.

The Company expects to receive gross proceeds from the offering of $13,500,000, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering-related expenses, not including any potential exercise of the underwriter’s option to purchase additional common shares. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering primarily to reduce the outstanding balance of its existing credit line, and in the event that additional proceeds remain, to increase its loan portfolio and for general corporate purposes and working capital. The offering is expected to settle and close on July 9, 2021, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions.

B. Riley Securities, Inc. is serving as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

The offering of these securities is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-256396), which was initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 21, 2021 and declared effective by the SEC on June 1, 2021.

A preliminary prospectus supplement describing the terms of the offering has been filed with the SEC. A final prospectus supplement describing the terms of the offering will be filed with the SEC. Any offer will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus forming a part of the effective registration statement. Before investing, you should read the prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, as may be further supplemented by any free writing prospectus and/or pricing supplement and other documents that the Company has filed or will file with the SEC, for information about the Company and this offering. Copies of the preliminary and final prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus may be obtained, when available, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by contacting the book-running manager by telephone at (703) 312-9580, or by email at prospectuses@brileyfin.com.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of Manhattan Bridge Capital, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of any security 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 Manhattan Bridge Capital

Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. offers short-term secured, non–banking loans (sometimes referred to as ‘‘hard money’’ loans) to real estate investors to fund their acquisition, renovation, rehabilitation or improvement of properties located in the New York metropolitan area, including New Jersey and Connecticut, and in Florida. We operate the website: https://www.manhattanbridgecapital.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Manhattan Bridge Capital’s current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and actual results, performance or achievements of Manhattan Bridge Capital could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. For example, forward-looking statements include statements regarding the potential exercise by the underwriter of its over-allotment option to purchase of additional shares, the expected closing date of the offering and planned use of the net proceeds from the offering. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including market conditions and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the proposed offering, and other risk factors discussed in Manhattan Bridge Capital’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC and in subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, Manhattan Bridge Capital disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.

FAQ

What is the stock symbol for Manhattan Bridge Capital?

The stock symbol for Manhattan Bridge Capital is LOAN.

What are the details of the public offering by LOAN?

Manhattan Bridge Capital is offering 1,875,000 common shares at $7.20 each, with gross proceeds expected to be $13.5 million.

What will the proceeds from the LOAN offering be used for?

The proceeds will primarily reduce outstanding credit line balances and potentially expand the loan portfolio.

When is the LOAN public offering expected to close?

The offering is expected to close on July 9, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

Does the offering include an option for additional shares?

Yes, the underwriter has a 30-day option to purchase an additional 281,250 shares.