Pyxis Tankers Announces Closing of $6.17 Million Follow-on Public Offering of Convertible Preferred Shares

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Pyxis Tankers announced the closing of its public offering of 308,487 shares of 7.75% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares at $20.00 per share, generating approximately $6.17 million in gross proceeds. The net proceeds of about $5.56 million will be used for general corporate purposes, mainly working capital and potential vessel acquisitions. Each Preferred Share is convertible into common shares at a conversion price of $1.40 per share. Dividends will begin payment on August 20, 2021.

Positive

• Gross proceeds of approximately $6.17 million from the Offering.
• Net proceeds of $5.56 million intended for corporate purposes, including vessel acquisitions.

Negative

• Common shares may face dilution due to Preferred Shares conversion.
• Mandatory conversion can occur if common stock reaches $2.38, risking share value.

Maroussi, Greece, July 16, 2021 – Pyxis Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ Cap Mkts: PXS, PXSAP, PXSAW) (the “Company” or “Pyxis Tankers”), an international pure play product tanker company, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of 308,487 shares of 7.75% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares (the “Preferred Shares,” and each a  “Preferred Share”) which trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “PXSAP,” at a purchase price of $20.00 per Preferred Share.  

Pyxis Tankers received gross proceeds of approximately $6.17 million from the Offering, prior to deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. The Company intends to use the approximately $5.56 million of the net proceeds from the Offering for general corporate purposes, including working capital and potential vessel acquisitions.

Each Preferred Share is convertible into the Company’s common shares at a conversion price of $1.40 per common share, or 17.86 common shares, at any time at the option of the holder, subject to certain customary adjustments. If the trading price of Pyxis Tankers’ common stock equals or exceeds $2.38 per share for at least 20 days in any 30 consecutive trading day period ending 5 days prior to notice, the Company can call for mandatory conversion of the Preferred Shares. Dividends on the Preferred Stock shall be cumulative and paid monthly in arrears starting August 20, 2021, to the extent declared by the board of directors of the Company.  The Preferred Shares will not be redeemable until after October 13, 2023, except upon change of control.

ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc., acted as sole book-running manager for the Offering.
                                                                                         
The 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. A registration statement relating to this Offering, including a final prospectus supplement, has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-256167) and is available at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The final prospectus supplement related to the Offering was filed with the SEC; copies of which may be obtained from ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc., 17 State Street, 22^nd Floor, New York, N.Y., 10004, by telephone at (877) 436-3673, by email at prospectus@think-equity.com.

About Pyxis Tankers Inc.

We own a modern fleet of six tankers engaged in seaborne transportation of refined petroleum products and other bulk liquids. We are focused on growing our fleet of medium range product tankers, which provide operational flexibility and enhanced earnings potential due to their “eco” features and modifications. Pyxis Tankers is positioned to opportunistically expand and maximize the value of its fleet due to competitive cost structure, strong customer relationships and an experienced management team, whose interests are aligned with those of its shareholders. For more information, visit: http://www.pyxistankers.com. The information discussed contained in, or that can be accessed through, Pyxis Tankers Inc.’s website, is not incorporated into, and does not constitute part of this press release.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 applicable securities laws. The words “expected'', “estimated”, “scheduled”, “could”, “should”, “anticipated”, “long-term”, “opportunities”, “potential”, “continue”, “likely”, “may”, “will”, “positioned”, “possible”, “believe”, “expand” and variations of these terms and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. But the absence of such words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. All statements that are not statements of either historical or current facts, including among other things, our expected financial performance, expectations or objectives regarding future and market charter rate expectations and, in particular, the effects of COVID-19 on our financial condition and operations and the product tanker industry in general, as well as the intended use of proceeds are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions, expectations and estimates of management of Pyxis Tankers Inc. (“we”, “our” or “Pyxis”) at the date the information is made, and is based on a number of assumptions and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Although we believe that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, those are not guarantees of our future performance and you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information because we cannot give any assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in such information. Factors that might cause or contribute to such discrepancy include, but are not limited to, the risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The forward-looking statements and information contained in this presentation are made as of the date hereof. We do not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and other applicable securities laws.

Company

Pyxis Tankers Inc.
59 K. Karamanli Street
Maroussi 15125 Greece
info@pyxistankers.com

Visit our website at www.pyxistankers.com

Company Contact

Henry Williams
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +30 (210) 638 0200 / +1 (516) 455-0106
Email: hwilliams@pyxistankers.com

Source: Pyxis Tankers Inc. 

FAQ

What did Pyxis Tankers announce on July 16, 2021?

Pyxis Tankers announced the closing of its public offering of 308,487 shares of 7.75% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares.

How much did Pyxis Tankers raise from its public offering?

Pyxis Tankers raised approximately $6.17 million in gross proceeds from the offering.

What will Pyxis Tankers do with the net proceeds from the offering?

The company intends to use approximately $5.56 million of the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including working capital and potential vessel acquisitions.

What is the conversion price for Pyxis Tankers' Preferred Shares?

The conversion price for the Preferred Shares is $1.40 per common share.

When will dividends on the Preferred Stock be paid?

Dividends on the Preferred Stock will be cumulative and paid monthly starting August 20, 2021.