Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. Announces Closing of $5.0 Million Public Offering and Uplisting to Nasdaq

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Mill City Ventures III (MCVT) has completed a public offering of 1,250,000 shares at $4.00 per share, raising $5 million before costs. An additional 187,500 shares may be purchased by underwriters within 45 days. The company's stock began trading on the Nasdaq on August 9, 2022, following a 1-for-2.25 reverse split. Proceeds will support general corporate activities, including working capital and expanded marketing. This offering follows SEC registration (File No. 333-264474), effective from August 8, 2022.

Positive

• Raised $5 million from share offering for corporate purposes.
• Funds will be used for working capital and expanded sales efforts.
• Successful listing on Nasdaq enhances company visibility.

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• Share dilution risk from public offering may impact existing shareholders.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN / ACCESSWIRE / August 11, 2022 / Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. (NasdaqCM:MCVT) (Mill City or the "Company") a non-bank lender and specialty finance company, today announced the closing of its underwritten public offering of 1,250,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $4.00 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $5,000,000, before underwriting discounts and commissions. The Company granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 187,500 additional shares of common stock at the offering price, less the underwriting discount.

The Company's common stock started trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") on August 9, 2022. In connection with the Nasdaq listing, the Company implemented a reverse split of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 1 for 2.25 effective as of the open of trading on August 9, 2022.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of this offering primarily for general corporate purposes, including working capital, expanded sales and marketing activities, and providing additional specialty short-term loans.

Advisor Details

Alexander Capital, LP is acting as sole book-running manager for the offering. Lucosky Brookman LLP served as counsel to Mill City. Cozen O'Connor, P.C. served as counsel to the underwriters.

The securities described above are being offered by Mill City pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-264474) that was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2022. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus forming a part of the effective registration statement. A copy of the final prospectus related to the offering, when available, may be obtained from Alexander Capital, LP, 17 State Street 5^th Floor, New York, NY 10004, Attention: Equity Capital Markets, or by calling (212) 687-5650 or emailing info@alexandercapitallp.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any offer or 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 such state or jurisdiction.

About Mill City

Founded in 2007, Mill City is a short-term non-bank lending and specialty finance company. Additional information can be found at www.sec.gov.

Forward-Looking Statements and Safe Harbor Notice

All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are "forward-looking statements" (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Such forward-looking statements include our expectations and those statements that use forward-looking words such as "projected," "expect," "possibility" and "anticipate." The achievement or success of the matters covered by such forward-looking statements involve significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results could differ materially from current projections or implied results. Investors should carefully read the risk factors set forth in the Company's prospectus on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on April 26, 2022, as amended, subsequent filings and future periodic reports filed with the SEC. All of the Company's forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by all such risk factors and other cautionary statements.

The Company cautions that statements and assumptions made in this press release constitute forward-looking statements and make no guarantee of future performance. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and opinions of management at the time statements are made. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof. The Company and its management undertake no obligation to revise these statements following the date of this news release, other than as required by law.

Investor Contact:

TraDigital IR
John McNamara
917-658-2602
john@tradigitalir.com

SOURCE: Mill City Ventures III Ltd.

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FAQ

What are the details of Mill City Ventures III's recent public offering?

Mill City Ventures III announced a public offering of 1,250,000 shares at $4.00 per share, raising $5 million. Underwriters can purchase an additional 187,500 shares.

When did Mill City Ventures III start trading on Nasdaq?

Mill City Ventures III began trading on the Nasdaq on August 9, 2022.

How will Mill City Ventures III use the proceeds from its public offering?

The proceeds will primarily be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital and expanded sales and marketing activities.

What is the risk associated with the public offering for existing shareholders?

Shareholders may face dilution of their shares due to the public offering of new shares.