Wag! Group Co. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

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Wag! Group Co. (Nasdaq: PET), a platform for pet services, products, and wellness, has announced a proposed underwritten public offering of common stock. The offering is subject to market conditions, with no guarantee of completion or specific terms. Proceeds will be used to repay debt and for working capital. Craig-Hallum Capital Group is the sole managing underwriter. The offering is made under a shelf registration statement filed with the SEC. A preliminary prospectus supplement will be available on the SEC's website, with final terms disclosed in a subsequent filing. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation to buy securities.

Positive

• Potential to raise capital for debt repayment and working capital
• Use of established shelf registration for streamlined offering process

Negative

• Potential dilution of existing shareholders' equity
• Uncertainty regarding the offering's completion and terms
• Indication of existing debt burden requiring repayment

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wag! Group Co. (Nasdaq: PET), which strives to be the number one platform to solve the service, product, and wellness needs of the modern U.S. pet household, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock. The proposed offering is subject to market and other conditions and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the proposed offering.

Wag! intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay indebtedness, with any remainder to be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC is acting as sole managing underwriter for the proposed offering.

The shares described above are being offered by Wag! pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3, including a base prospectus, that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and declared effective on September 13, 2023. The proposed offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus that will form a part of the registration statement. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to this offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. When available, copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the proposed offering may be obtained from Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC, Attention: Equity Capital Markets, 222 South Ninth Street, Suite 350, Minneapolis, MN 55402, by telephone at (612) 334-6300 or by email at prospectus@chlm.com. The final terms of the proposed offering will be disclosed in a final prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC.

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 jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About Wag!

Wag! Group Co. strives to be the number one platform to solve the service, product, and wellness needs of the modern U.S. pet household. Wag! pioneered on-demand dog walking in 2015 with the Wag! app, which offers access to 5-star dog walking, sitting, and one-on-one training from a community of over 500,000 Pet Caregivers nationwide. In addition, Wag! Group Co. operates Petted, one of the nation’s largest pet insurance comparison marketplace; Dog Food Advisor, one of the most visited and trusted pet food review platforms; WoofWoofTV, a multi-media company bringing delightful pet content to over 18 million followers across social media; maxbone, a digital platform for modern pet essentials; and Furmacy, software to simplify pet prescriptions.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words. Statements that are not historical in nature, including the words “anticipate,” “expect,” “suggests,” “plan,” “believe,” “intend,” “estimates,” “targets,” “projects,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “will,” “forecast” and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, those related to Wag!’s proposed public offering, and Wag!’s intended use of proceeds. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to, factors related to market conditions, the demand for Wag!’s securities and Wag!’s ability to further develop and advance its pet service offerings and achieve scale. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, Wag!’s filings with the SEC, including Wag!’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Wag! assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Media Contact:

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Investor Relations:

IR@wagwalking.com

Source: Wag! Group Co.

FAQ

What is the purpose of Wag! Group Co.'s (PET) proposed public offering?

Wag! Group Co. (PET) intends to use the net proceeds from the proposed public offering to repay indebtedness and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Who is the underwriter for Wag! Group Co.'s (PET) proposed stock offering?

Craig-Hallum Capital Group is acting as the sole managing underwriter for Wag! Group Co.'s (PET) proposed public offering of common stock.

When was Wag! Group Co.'s (PET) shelf registration statement declared effective?

Wag! Group Co.'s (PET) shelf registration statement on Form S-3 was declared effective by the SEC on September 13, 2023.

How can investors access information about Wag! Group Co.'s (PET) proposed offering?

Investors can access the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov once filed, or obtain copies from Craig-Hallum Capital Group