Meta Materials Announces $50 Million Registered Direct Offering

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Meta Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:MMAT) announced a registered direct offering of 37,037,039 shares at $1.35 each, along with warrants exercisable at $1.75 per share. This deal is expected to generate approximately $50 million in gross proceeds before expenses. The offering closure is anticipated around June 28, 2022. Roth Capital Partners and A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners are co-placement agents for this transaction.

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• Expected proceeds of approximately $50 million will strengthen the company's financial position.
• Warrants provide potential for additional capital if exercised.

Negative

• Share issuance may lead to shareholder dilution.

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2022 / Meta Materials Inc. (the "Company" or "META®") (NASDAQ:MMAT)(FSE:MMAT), a developer of high-performance functional materials and nanocomposites, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional investors for the purchase and sale in a registered direct offering of 37,037,039 shares of the Company's common stock at a purchase price of $1.35 per share and warrants to purchase 37,037,039 shares at an exercise price of $1.75 per share. The gross proceeds to the Company from the offering are expected to be approximately $50 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other estimated offering expenses. The warrants will become exercisable six months after the issuance date and expire five and a half years after the initial issuance date. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about June 28, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Roth Capital Partners and A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners are acting as co-placement agents for the offering. Cormark Securities Inc. is acting as financial advisor to the Company for this transaction.

The securities are being offered and sold by the Company pursuant to a prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus forming part of a "shelf" registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-256632), including a base prospectus, previously filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on June 14, 2021. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement that forms a part of the registration statement. A final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to and describing the terms of the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained, when available, from Roth Capital Partners, LLC, 888 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660, by telephone at (800) 678-9147, or by email at rothecm@roth.com or from A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, 590 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022, by telephone at (212) 624-2060, or by email at prospectus@allianceg.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, 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 Meta Materials Inc.

META® delivers previously unachievable performance, across a range of applications, by inventing, designing, developing, and manufacturing sustainable, highly functional materials. Our extensive technology platform enables leading global brands to deliver breakthrough products to their customers in consumer electronics, 5G communications, health and wellness, aerospace, automotive, and clean energy. Our nano-optic technology provides anti-counterfeiting security features for government documents and currencies and authentication for brands. Our achievements have been widely recognized, including being named a Lux Research Innovator of the Year in 2021. Learn more at www.metamaterial.com.

Forward Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical fact and include statements regarding the anticipated closing of the offering. These forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions that involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, events or developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, include, but are not limited to, uncertainties related to market conditions and the completion of the offering on the anticipated terms or at all, as well as the other risks identified in our filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Media Inquiries

Rob Stone
Vice President, Corporate Development and Communications
Meta Materials Inc.
media@metamaterial.com

Investor Contact

Mark Komonoski
Senior Vice President
Integrous Communications
Phone: 1-877-255-8483
Email: ir@metamaterial.com

SOURCE: Meta Materials Inc.

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FAQ

What is the current price of Meta Materials Inc. stock?

As of the announcement, Meta Materials Inc. shares are priced at $1.35 each.

How much funding is Meta Materials Inc. expecting from the direct offering?

Meta Materials Inc. expects to raise approximately $50 million from the offering.

What are the terms of the warrants issued by Meta Materials Inc.?

The warrants are exercisable at $1.75 per share and will become exercisable six months post-issuance.

When is the expected closing date for the offering?

The offering is expected to close around June 28, 2022.

Who are the placement agents for Meta Materials Inc.'s offering?

Roth Capital Partners and A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners are acting as co-placement agents.