Reed’s Announces Closing of $6.0 Million Financing

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Reed's Inc. (OTCQX: REED), a leading producer of natural ginger beverages, has successfully closed a $6 million private investment in public equity (PIPE). The financing includes the conversion of $4.1 million in previously funded Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) and $1.9 million in cash from the lead investor, D&D Source of Life Holding The purchase price was set at $1.50 per share, representing a 21% premium to the closing stock price on September 13, 2024.

CEO Norman E. Snyder, Jr. stated that this strategic investment will improve working capital, enabling the company to build inventory, increase promotional activities, and expand product authorizations. Additionally, Reed's plans to leverage D&D's market presence to expand product distribution internationally.

Positive

• Secured $6 million in PIPE financing
• Purchase price of $1.50 per share, a 21% premium to recent closing price
• Improved working capital for inventory building and promotional activities
• Potential for international expansion through lead investor's market presence

Negative

• Dilution of existing shareholders due to new share issuance

NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reed’s, Inc. (OTCQX: REED) (“Reed’s” or the “Company”), owner of the nation’s leading portfolio of handcrafted, natural ginger beverages, today announced it has closed its $6 million private investment in public equity (“PIPE”).

Approximately $4.1 million of previously funded Simple Investments in Future Equity (“SAFEs”) automatically converted into the PIPE. $1.9 million of cash proceeds was funded by the lead investor and the Company’s largest stockholder, D&D Source of Life Holding LTD.

The purchase price per share was $1.50, which reflects a premium of approximately 21% to the closing stock price on September 13, 2024.

“I am pleased to announce this strategic investment from our largest shareholder, demonstrating their commitment to our long-term vision and success,” said Norman E. Snyder, Jr., CEO of Reed’s. “This investment will improve our working capital to drive growth as we can further build our inventory levels, increase promotional activity, and expand product authorizations. By collaborating with D&D, we also plan to leverage their market presence overseas to expand our product distribution internationally. These initiatives, coupled with our strengthened balance sheet, will enable us to deliver on our growth and profitability objectives.”

For more information, please reference the Company’s 8-K filed on September 13, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Reed's, Inc.
Reed’s is an innovative company and category leader that provides the world with high quality, premium and naturally bold™ better-for-you beverages. Established in 1989, Reed's is a leader in craft beverages under the Reed’s®, Virgil’s® and Flying Cauldron® brand names. The Company’s beverages are now sold in over 45,000 stores nationwide.

Reed’s is known as America's #1 name in natural, ginger-based beverages. Crafted using real ginger and premium ingredients, Reed’s portfolio includes ginger beers, ginger ales, ready-to-drink ginger mules and hard ginger ales. The brand has recently successfully expanded into the zero-sugar segment with its proprietary, natural sweetener system.

Virgil's® is an award-winning line of craft sodas, made with the finest natural ingredients and without GMOs or artificial preservatives. The brand offers an array of great tasting, bold flavored sodas including Root Beer, Vanilla Cream, Black Cherry, Orange Cream, and Cola. These flavors are also available in five zero sugar varieties which are naturally sweetened and certified ketogenic.

Flying Cauldron® is a non-alcoholic butterscotch beer prized for its creamy vanilla and butterscotch flavors. Sought after by beverage aficionados, Flying Cauldron is made with natural ingredients and no artificial flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, gluten, caffeine, or GMOs.

For more information, visit drinkreeds.com, virgils.com and flyingcauldron.com. To receive exclusive perks for Reed’s investors, please visit the Company’s page on the Stockperks app here.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are typically identified by terms such as "estimate," "expect,” “intend,” "project," "will," “plan,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations.The achievement or success of the matters covered by such forward-looking statements involves risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond our control.

The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: inventory shortages; risks associated with new product releases; the impacts of further inflation; risks that customer demand may fluctuate or decrease; risks that we are unable to collect unbilled contractual commitments, particularly in the current economic environment; our ability to compete successfully and manage growth; our significant debt obligations; our ability to develop and expand strategic and third party distribution channels; our dependence on third party suppliers, brewers and distributors; third party co-packers meeting contractual commitments; risks related to our international operations; our ability to continue to innovate; our strategy of making investments in sales to drive growth; increasing costs of fuel and freight, protection of intellectual property; competition; general political or destabilizing events, including the wars in Ukraine and Israel, conflict or acts of terrorism; financial markets, commodity and currency impacts of the wars; the effect of evolving domestic and foreign government regulations, including those addressing data privacy and cross-border data transfers; and other risks detailed from time to time in Reed’s public filings, including Reed’s annual report on Form 10-K filed on April 1, 2024, which is available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s web site at www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. Reed’s assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Investor Relations Contact

Sean Mansouri, CFA
Elevate IR
ir@reedsinc.com
(720) 330-2829

FAQ

What is the amount of financing Reed's Inc. (REED) recently secured?

Reed's Inc. (REED) recently secured $6 million in private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing.

Who is the lead investor in Reed's (REED) recent financing round?

The lead investor in Reed's (REED) recent financing round is D&D Source of Life Holding , which is also the company's largest stockholder.

What was the purchase price per share in Reed's (REED) recent PIPE financing?

The purchase price per share in Reed's (REED) recent PIPE financing was $1.50, representing a 21% premium to the closing stock price on September 13, 2024.

How does Reed's (REED) plan to use the funds from its recent financing?

Reed's (REED) plans to use the funds to improve working capital, build inventory levels, increase promotional activity, expand product authorizations, and potentially expand product distribution internationally.