MASTERBEEF GROUP Announces Closing of US$8.0 Million Initial Public Offering

Rhea-AI Summary

MasterBeef Group (MB), a Hong Kong-based restaurant group specializing in Taiwanese hotpot and barbecue, has successfully completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company raised US$8.0 million by offering 2,000,000 ordinary shares at US$4.00 per share.

The shares began trading under the symbol 'MB' on April 10, 2025. The underwriters have a 45-day option to purchase an additional 300,000 shares. The IPO proceeds will fund:

• Restaurant network expansion in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia
• Marketing and branding campaigns
• Semi-finished food products development
• Technology solutions and IT systems upgrades

Additionally, 1,815,000 ordinary shares were registered for potential resale by existing shareholders, with no proceeds going to the company.

Positive

• IPO successfully raised US$8.0 million in gross proceeds
• Nasdaq Capital Market listing provides access to US capital markets
• Expansion plans into Singapore and Southeast Asian markets
• Diversification into semi-finished food products manufacturing
• Investment in technology solutions for operational efficiency

Negative

• Potential dilution from 300,000 additional shares in underwriters' option
• Further dilution risk from 1,815,000 shares registered for resale
• Significant portion of shares available for resale could pressure stock price
• Expansion into new markets carries execution risks

Insights

IPO Specialist

MasterBeef Group's successful completion of its US$8 million IPO marks a significant milestone for this Hong Kong-based restaurant chain. The company raised capital by selling 2 million shares at $4.00 per share on the Nasdaq Capital Market, providing essential funding for its multi-faceted growth strategy.

The current share price of $3.20 represents a 20% decline from the IPO price just one day after listing, suggesting investors may be repricing the stock based on their assessment of the company's valuation and growth prospects. This price movement bears watching as it may indicate the market's initial sentiment about the company's fundamentals.

The company's capital allocation strategy appears ambitious relative to the modest IPO size. MasterBeef plans to simultaneously fund restaurant expansion in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, invest in marketing, develop packaged food products, and upgrade technology systems. The $8 million gross proceeds (less underwriting fees and expenses) will need to be carefully deployed across these initiatives.

Notably, existing shareholders have registered 1.82 million shares for potential resale - nearly equivalent to the IPO size. This potential selling pressure is worth monitoring as it could impact share price stability in the early trading periods.

The company's expansion into packaged food products and technology upgrades represent diversification beyond its core restaurant business, which could create new revenue streams but also execution challenges for what appears to be a relatively small operation entering the public markets.

Hong Kong, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MasterBeef Group (the “Company”), a full-service restaurant group in Hong Kong, specializing in Taiwanese hotpot and Taiwanese barbecue, today announced the closing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 2,000,000 ordinary shares, par value US$0.0005 per share, at a public offering price of US$4.00 per ordinary share. The ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on April 10, 2025 under the ticker symbol “MB”.

The Company received aggregate gross proceeds of US$8.0 million from the Offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and other related expenses. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 300,000 ordinary shares at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts.

Net proceeds from the Offering will be used for (i) the expansion of its restaurant network through the establishment of new restaurant outlets and its franchising endeavors in Hong Kong and overseas including Singapore and other Southeast Asian countries; (ii) its marketing and branding campaigns, including marketing and promotional activities to further expand its customer base and strengthen its brands; (iii) the production and sale of semi-finished food products such as packaged hotpot soup base and marinated food products; (iv) the investment in technology solutions for table service, inventory management and order processing, and the upgrade of the IT systems in its restaurant outlets; and (v) general corporate purposes that are beneficial in developing the business and its strategic direction.

The Company also registered an aggregate of 1,815,000 ordinary shares for the potential resale by certain shareholders of the Company. These shares were not underwritten by the underwriters and the Company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares held by these resale shareholders.

The Offering was conducted on a firm commitment basis. Dominari Securities LLC acted as the lead underwriter for the Offering and Revere Securities LLC acted as a co-underwriter. Schlueter & Associates, P.C. acted as U.S. securities counsel to the Company, and Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li LLC acted as U.S. securities counsel to the underwriters in connection with the Offering.

A registration statement on Form F-1 relating to the Offering was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (File Number: 333-283142) and was declared effective by the SEC on March 31, 2025. The Offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, forming a part of the registration statement. Copies of the prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained from Dominari Securities LLC, 725 Fifth Avenue, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10022, or by email at investmentbanking@dominarisecurities.com, or by telephone at (212) 393-4500, or Revere Securities LLC, 560 Lexington Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022, or by email at contact@reveresecurities.com, or by telephone at (212) 688-2350. In addition, copies of the prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained via the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any of the Company’s securities, nor shall such securities be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of any of the Company’s 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 MasterBeef Group

MasterBeef Group is a full-service restaurant group in Hong Kong, specializing in Taiwanese hotpot and Taiwanese barbecue. The Company, through its Hong Kong operating subsidiaries, operates 12 restaurant outlets under the Master Beef and Anping Grill brands. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: masterbeefgroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions, and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the Registration Statement filed with the SEC. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

For more information, please contact:

MasterBeef Group
Email: ir@masterbeefgroup.com

FAQ

How much did MasterBeef Group (MB) raise in its April 2025 IPO?

MasterBeef Group raised US$8.0 million in gross proceeds through its IPO by offering 2,000,000 ordinary shares at US$4.00 per share.

What is MasterBeef Group's (MB) IPO share price and listing details?

MasterBeef Group's IPO price was US$4.00 per share, and it began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker 'MB' on April 10, 2025.

How will MasterBeef Group (MB) use its IPO proceeds?

The proceeds will fund restaurant network expansion, marketing campaigns, semi-finished food product development, and technology solutions upgrades.

What is the underwriters' option in MasterBeef Group's (MB) IPO?

Underwriters have a 45-day option to purchase up to 300,000 additional ordinary shares at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts.

How many shares were registered for resale in MasterBeef Group's (MB) IPO?

1,815,000 ordinary shares were registered for potential resale by existing shareholders, with no proceeds going to the company.