MercadoLibre, Inc. Announces Pricing of Equity Offering

Rhea-AI Summary

On November 16, 2021, MercadoLibre (MELI) announced an underwritten public offering of 1,000,000 shares of common stock priced at $1,550.00 each, aiming to raise approximately $1.55 billion before underwriting expenses. The underwriters are granted a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 150,000 shares. This offering is part of an effective shelf registration, with relevant documents available on the SEC’s website.

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• Capital raise of approximately $1.55 billion will enhance liquidity and support business growth.

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• Potential dilution of shares for existing shareholders due to the new stock offering.

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MercadoLibre, Inc. (Nasdaq: MELI) today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 1,000,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $1,550.00 per share, for aggregate proceeds before underwriting discount and expenses of $1.55 billion. In addition, the underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 150,000 shares of common stock.

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.

The offering is being made only by means of an effective shelf registration statement, including a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, copies of which may be obtained for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov or, alternatively, when available, from: (i) Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC at Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, Second Floor, New York, New York 10014; (ii) J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmorgan.com or by telephone at (866) 803-9204; and (iii) Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC at Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282, via telephone: 1-866-471-2526, or via email: prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com.

About MercadoLibre, Inc.

Founded in 1999, MercadoLibre is the largest online commerce ecosystem in Latin America, serving as an integrated regional platform and as a provider of the necessary digital and technology-based tools that allow companies and individuals to trade products and services in the region. The Company enables commerce through its marketplace platform which allows users to buy and sell in most of Latin America.

Forward-Looking Statements

Any statements herein regarding MercadoLibre, Inc. that are not historical or current facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements convey MercadoLibre, Inc.’s current expectations or forecasts of future events. Forward-looking statements regarding MercadoLibre, Inc. involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause MercadoLibre, Inc.’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are described in the “Risk Factors,” “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” sections of MercadoLibre, Inc.’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, “Item 1A-Risk Factors” in Part II of our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 and any of MercadoLibre, Inc.’s other applicable filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Unless required by law, MercadoLibre, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events after the date hereof.

CONTACT:	MercadoLibre, Inc.
	Investor Relations
	investor@mercadolibre.com
	http://investor.mercadolibre.com

FAQ

What is the recent stock offering by MercadoLibre (MELI)?

MercadoLibre announced a public offering of 1,000,000 shares at $1,550.00 each, aiming to raise about $1.55 billion.

What are the financial implications of MercadoLibre's stock offering?

The stock offering may enhance liquidity but could also dilute existing shareholders' equity.

When was the stock offering for MercadoLibre (MELI) announced?

The stock offering was announced on November 16, 2021.

How many additional shares can the underwriters purchase in MercadoLibre's offering?

The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase an additional 150,000 shares.