Mint Incorporation Limited Announces Pricing of $7 million Initial Public Offering and Listing on Nasdaq

Rhea-AI Summary

Mint Incorporation (Nasdaq: MIMI), a Hong Kong-based interior design and fit out works provider, has announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 1,750,000 Class A ordinary shares at $4.00 per share. Trading is expected to begin on Nasdaq Capital Market on January 10, 2025, under the symbol 'MIMI'.

The company expects to raise $7 million in gross proceeds, with anticipated net proceeds of $4.80 million after deducting underwriting discounts and expenses. Underwriters have a 45-day option to purchase up to additional 262,500 shares. The funds will be used for expanding business operations in the USA and UK, potential strategic investments, IT services upgrade, and working capital.

Benjamin Securities is acting as the representative underwriter, with Prime Number Capital as co-underwriter. The offering is being conducted on a firm commitment basis and is expected to close on January 13, 2025.

Positive

• Expected gross proceeds of $7 million from IPO
• Planned expansion into US and UK markets
• Firm commitment underwriting structure
• Trading on major exchange (Nasdaq Capital Market)

Negative

• Significant portion (31.4%) of gross proceeds going to offering expenses and commissions
• Potential dilution risk from 262,500 additional shares in over-allotment option

Insights

IPO Analyst

This IPO signals a notable yet modest entry into the U.S. capital markets. The $7 million raise at $4.00 per share represents a micro-cap offering, positioning MIMI in the smaller tier of Nasdaq listings. The net proceeds of $4.80 million after expenses indicates a relatively high cost of going public, with approximately 31.4% of gross proceeds consumed by fees and expenses.

The company's strategic focus on geographical expansion into the U.S. and UK markets through the IPO proceeds demonstrates ambitious growth plans, though the capital raise may constrain the scale of these initiatives. The firm commitment underwriting structure provides certainty of funding, but the small float of 1.75 million shares could lead to significant price volatility post-listing.

The timing of this IPO amid challenging market conditions for small-caps and the choice of lesser-known underwriters Benjamin Securities and Prime Number Capital suggests potential limitations in institutional investor interest. The working capital allocation in the use of proceeds indicates a need to strengthen the balance sheet alongside growth initiatives.

Market Research Analyst

The interior design and fit-out sector entry to Nasdaq comes at an interesting juncture. Hong Kong-based companies have faced increased scrutiny from U.S. investors, yet MIMI's focus on expansion into Western markets could help mitigate some geographical risks. The modest offering size suggests a cautious approach to market testing.

Key strategic considerations include:

• The planned geographic expansion indicates potential market opportunities in the U.S. and UK, though execution with capital requires careful resource allocation
• IT service upgrades signal digital transformation initiatives, essential for competing in developed markets
• The potential for strategic investments and acquisitions could accelerate market entry, though the proceeds may restrict deal sizes

The 15% over-allotment option provides some flexibility for additional capital raising if market reception is positive, though the overall small float might lead to higher volatility and potentially challenging price discovery in early trading.

Hong Kong, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mint Incorporation Limited (Nasdaq: MIMI) (the “Company”), a Hong Kong-based interior design and fit out works provider, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 1,750,000 Class A ordinary shares (the “Class A Ordinary Shares”), at a price of $4.00 per Class A Ordinary Share (the “Offering Price”).

The Class A Ordinary Shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on January 10, 2025 under the symbol “MIMI.” The Offering is expected to close on January 13, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

The Company expects to receive aggregate gross proceeds of US$7 million from the Offering, before deducting the underwriting discounts and other related expenses. In addition, the Company has granted the Underwriters (as defined below) a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 262,500 Class A Ordinary Shares of the Company, at the Offering Price, representing 15% of the Class A Ordinary Shares sold in the Offering (the “Over-allotment Option”).

Assuming that the Over-allotment Option is not exercised, the Company is expected to receive net proceeds amounting to $4.80 million, after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses, assuming the underwriters do not exercise their Over-allotment Option. The Company intends to use the net proceeds for increasing operating scale and expanding business and geographic coverage including the United States of America and the United Kingdom, potential strategic investment and acquisitions, upgrading IT services, and working capital and general corporate purposes.

The Offering is conducted on a firm commitment basis. Benjamin Securities, Inc. is acting as the representative of the underwriters, with Prime Number Capital, LLC acting as co-underwriter (collectively, the “Underwriters”) for the Offering. Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP is acting as U.S. securities counsel to the Company. Jun He Law Offices LLC is acting as legal counsel to the Underwriters in connection with the Offering.

The Offering is being conducted pursuant to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333- 281922) previously filed with, and subsequently declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on December 20, 2024. The Offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies of the prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained, when available, from Benjamin Securities, Inc. by email at info@benjaminsecurities.com, by standard mail to Benjamin Securities, Inc., 3 West Garden Street, Suite 407, Pensacola, FL 32502, or by telephone at +1 (516) 931-1090; or from Prime Number Capital, LLC by email at info@pncps.com, by standard mail to Prime Number Capital, LLC, 12 E 49 St, Floor 27, New York, NY 10017, or by telephone at +1 (516)717-5671.

Before you invest, you should read the prospectus and other documents the Company has filed or will file with the SEC for more information about the Company and the Offering. This press release has been prepared for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, and no sale of these securities may be made 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 other jurisdiction.

About Mint Incorporation Limited

The Company is a Hong Kong-based interior design and fit out works provider, with a strategic focus on providing integrated and industry-specific interior design and fit out works for commercial properties. The Company’s work encompasses offices of different industries and various kinds of retail stores with a view to reflect its customers’ corporate values and conceptualizing our customers’ brands. The Company’s commercial projects cover internationally renowned retail stores, F&B outlet chains and offices and other premises of a premier charitable organization in Hong Kong. The Company also provides integrated interior design and fit out works for luxury residential properties in order to enhance both the aesthetics and functionality of the interior space.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations, including the trading of its Class A Ordinary Shares or the closing of the Offering. 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. 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. The Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to read the risk factors contained in the Company’s final prospectus and other reports it files with the SEC before making any investment decisions regarding the Company’s securities. 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.

Contacts

Mint Incorporation Limited
Investor Relations
Email: info@mimintinc.com
Phone: +852 2866 1663

FAQ

What is the IPO price for Mint Incorporation (MIMI) shares?

Mint Incorporation (MIMI) has priced its IPO at $4.00 per Class A Ordinary Share.

When will MIMI stock start trading on Nasdaq?

MIMI stock is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on January 10, 2025.

How many shares is Mint Incorporation (MIMI) offering in its IPO?

Mint Incorporation is offering 1,750,000 Class A ordinary shares, with an additional over-allotment option of 262,500 shares.

What will MIMI use the IPO proceeds for?

MIMI plans to use the proceeds for expanding operations in the USA and UK, strategic investments, IT services upgrade, and working capital.

What is the expected net proceeds from MIMI's IPO?

MIMI expects to receive net proceeds of $4.80 million, assuming the underwriters don't exercise their over-allotment option.