Medigus Closes $8.5 Million Underwritten Public Offering of American Depositary Shares

Rhea-AI Summary

Medigus Ltd. (MDGS) has successfully closed an underwritten public offering of 3,258,438 American Depositary Shares (ADSs) at a price of $2.60 each, raising approximately $8.5 million before costs. The company plans to utilize the net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes. There is a 15% over-allotment option available to the underwriter, which could increase total proceeds to around $9.7 million. The offering was made under an effective registration statement previously filed with the SEC.

Positive

• Raised approximately $8.5 million through public offering.
• Potential increase in total proceeds to approximately $9.7 million if over-allotment option exercised.
• Funds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Negative

• Dilution of existing shareholders due to the issuance of new shares.
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OMER, Israel, March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medigus Ltd. (Nasdaq: MDGS), a technology company engaged in advanced medical solutions and innovative internet technologies, today announced the closing of an underwritten public offering of 3,258,438 American Depositary Shares (the “ADSs”). Each ADS was sold to the public at a price per ADS of $2.60. The gross proceeds to the Company from this offering are expected to be approximately $8.5 million before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other estimated offering expenses payable by the Company.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.

In addition, the Company has granted the underwriter an option to purchase an additional 15 percent of the ADSs offered in the public offering solely to cover over-allotments, if any, exercisable for 45 days, but not to close after March 31, 2021 unless the Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F with the SEC before that date. If the over-allotment option is exercised in full it would increase the total gross proceeds of the offering to approximately $9.7 million.

Aegis Capital Corp. acted as sole bookrunner for the offering.

This offering was made pursuant to an effective registration statement on Form F-3 (No 333-238162) previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and declared effective by the SEC on May 15, 2020. A final prospectus describing the terms of the proposed offering has been filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov.

Electronic copies of the final prospectus may be obtained by contacting Aegis Capital Corp., Attention: Syndicate Department, 810 7th Avenue, 18th floor, New York, NY 10019, by email at syndicate@aegiscap.com, or by telephone at (212) 813-1010.

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

About Medigus

Medigus is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market. To learn more about the company's advanced technology, please visit www.medigus.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain statements that are “Forward-Looking Statements,” which are based upon the current estimates, assumptions and expectations of the Medigus’ management and its knowledge of the relevant market. Medigus has tried, where possible, to identify such information and statements by using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “envision,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “potential,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “continue,” “contemplate” and other similar expressions and derivations thereof in connection with any discussion of future events, trends or prospects or future operating or financial performance, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. For example, Medigus uses forward looking statements when describing the intended use of proceeds. These forward-looking statements represent Medigus’ expectations or beliefs concerning future events, and it is possible that the results described in this press release will not be achieved, due to inter alia the spread of COVID-19 as well as the restriction deriving therefrom. By their nature, Forward-Looking Statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause future results of Medigus activity to differ significantly from the content and implications of such statements. Other risk factors affecting Medigus are discussed in detail in Medigus’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-Looking Statements are pertinent only as of the date on which they are made, and Medigus undertakes no obligation to update or revise any Forward-Looking Statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Neither Medigus nor its shareholders, officers and employees, shall be liable for any action and the results of any action taken by any person based on the information contained herein, including without limitation the purchase or sale of Medigus’ securities. Nothing in this press release should be deemed to be medical or other advice of any kind.

Investor Contact

Oz Adler
Chief Financial Officer
+972-8-6466-880
ir@medigus.com

FAQ

What is the recent public offering by Medigus (MDGS)?

Medigus closed a public offering of 3,258,438 ADSs at $2.60 each, raising approximately $8.5 million.

What will Medigus do with the proceeds from the offering?

The net proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.

What is the potential total gross proceeds from Medigus's offering if the over-allotment option is exercised?

If fully exercised, the total gross proceeds could reach about $9.7 million.

How many ADSs are included in the Medigus public offering?

The offering includes 3,258,438 American Depositary Shares (ADSs).

What was the price per ADS in the Medigus offering?

Each ADS was sold at a price of $2.60.