RAMACO RESOURCES, INC. COMPLETES $50,000,000 SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES OFFERING

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Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METC) has completed a $50 million public offering of senior unsecured notes due 2029. The notes carry an 8.375% annual interest rate, payable quarterly starting January 30, 2025. Rated 'BBB' by Egan-Jones, the notes can be redeemed after November 30, 2026, at 100% of principal plus accrued interest. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including future investments, capital expenditures, and working capital. The notes will be listed on Nasdaq under symbol 'METCZ', with minimum denominations of $25.00.

Positive

• Secured $50 million in financing through notes offering
• Notes received 'BBB' investment grade rating from Egan-Jones
• Flexible redemption options after November 2026

Negative

• High interest rate of 8.375% represents significant debt servicing cost
• Additional debt burden on balance sheet
• Potential dilution if underwriters exercise option for additional $7.5M in notes

Insights

Financial Analyst

The $50 million senior unsecured notes offering at 8.375% interest represents a significant debt financing move for Ramaco Resources. The BBB rating from Egan-Jones suggests moderate credit quality, while the 5-year maturity provides reasonable flexibility. The pricing appears somewhat expensive in the current market environment, reflecting both the unsecured nature of the notes and company-specific risk factors.

The listing on Nasdaq under METCZ symbol and $25 minimum denomination makes these notes accessible to retail investors. The option for additional $7.5 million notes provides extra liquidity potential. The planned use for general corporate purposes, investments and working capital indicates a strategic move to strengthen the company's financial position, though it will increase interest expense by approximately $4.2 million annually.

LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC, METCB, METCL) ("Ramaco Resources" or the "Company") announced today the closing of its previously announced public offering (the "Offering") of senior unsecured notes due 2029 (the "Notes"). The Notes will mature on November 30, 2029, unless redeemed prior to maturity. The Notes bear interest at a rate of 8.375% per year, payable in arrears on the 30th day of January, April, July and October of each year, commencing on January 30, 2025, and at maturity. The Company may redeem the Notes in whole or in part, at the Company's option, at any time on or after November 30, 2026, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of redemption. In addition, the Company may redeem the Notes, in whole, but not in part, at any time at the Company's option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of redemption, upon the occurrence of certain change of control events. The Notes are rated 'BBB' by Egan-Jones Ratings Company, an independent rating agency.

The gross proceeds to the Company from the Offering, before deducting commissions and expenses, were approximately $50 million. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for general corporate purposes, including funding future investments, making capital expenditures and funding working capital. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $7.5 million aggregate principal amount of Notes. The Notes were issued in minimum denominations of $25.00 and integral multiples of $25.00 in excess thereof.

In connection with the Offering, the Company has applied to list the Notes on the Nasdaq Global Select Market ("Nasdaq") under the symbol "METCZ." If approved for listing, trading on Nasdaq is expected to commence within 30 days after the Notes are first issued.

Lucid Capital Markets, LLC acted as lead bookrunner for the Offering. B. Riley Securities, Inc., Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and Piper Sandler & Co. acted as joint book-running managers for the Offering. The Benchmark Company, LLC, InspereX LLC, TCBI Securities, Inc., doing business as Texas Capital Securities, and William Blair & Company, L.L.C. acted as lead managers for the Offering.

ArentFox Schiff LLP served as legal counsel to Ramaco Resources for the Offering. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP served as legal counsel to the underwriters for the Offering.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes described herein, nor shall there be any sale of the Notes in any state or other jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This Offering was made by the Company pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-274324), which was declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on September 29, 2023. The Notes may only be offered by means of a prospectus and prospectus supplement that meet the requirements under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Copies of the final prospectus supplement and the registration statement are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained by contacting Lucid Capital Markets, LLC at 570 Lexington Ave, 40th Floor, New York, NY 10022 at telephone number (646)-362-0256, or via email at: Prospectus@lucidcm.com.

ABOUT RAMACO RESOURCES

Ramaco Resources, Inc. is an operator and developer of high-quality, low-cost metallurgical coal in southern West Virginia, and southwestern Virginia and a developing producer of rare earth and critical minerals in Wyoming. Its executive offices are in Lexington, Kentucky, with operational offices in Charleston, West Virginia and Sheridan, Wyoming. The Company currently has four active metallurgical coal mining complexes in Central Appalachia and one development rare earth and coal mine near Sheridan, Wyoming in the initial stages of production. For more information about Ramaco Resources, please contact investor relations at (859) 244-7455.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements represent Ramaco Resources' expectations or beliefs concerning guidance, future events, anticipated revenue, future demand and production levels, macroeconomic trends, the development of ongoing projects, costs and expectations regarding operating results, and it is possible that the results described in this press release will not be achieved. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the expected use of proceeds from the Offering. These statements relate to future events, future expectations, plans and prospects. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of Ramaco Resources' control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, unexpected delays in our current mine development activities, the ability to successfully ramp up production at our complexes in accordance with the Company's growth initiatives, failure of our sales commitment counterparties to perform, increased government regulation of coal in the United States or internationally, the further decline of demand for coal in export markets and underperformance of the railroads, the expected benefits of the Ramaco Coal and Maben acquisitions to the Company's shareholders, the anticipated benefits and impacts of the Ramaco Coal and Maben acquisitions, and the Company's ability to successfully develop the Brook Mine, including whether the increase in the Company's exploration target and estimates for such mine are realized. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as required by law, Ramaco Resources does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Ramaco Resources to predict all such factors. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements found in Ramaco Resources' filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The risk factors and other factors noted in Ramaco Resources' SEC filings could cause its actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

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SOURCE Ramaco Resources, Inc.

FAQ

What is the interest rate on Ramaco Resources' (METC) 2029 senior unsecured notes?

The notes bear interest at a rate of 8.375% per year, payable quarterly.

When can Ramaco Resources (METC) redeem the 2029 senior unsecured notes?

The company can redeem the notes after November 30, 2026, at 100% of principal plus accrued interest.

What is the trading symbol for Ramaco Resources' new notes on Nasdaq?

The notes will trade under the symbol 'METCZ' on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

How much did Ramaco Resources (METC) raise in its November 2024 notes offering?

The company raised $50 million in gross proceeds from the notes offering.