Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. Announces Closing of $9.5 Million Public Offering

Rhea-AI Summary

Algorhythm Holdings (NASDAQ: RIME) has completed its public offering, raising $9.5 million in gross proceeds. The offering included 55,882,352 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants) at $0.17 per share, each accompanied by two warrants: a Series A Warrant with a $0.17 exercise price (5-year term) and a Series B Warrant with a $0.34 exercise price (2.5-year term).

The warrants will become exercisable upon stockholder approval. The company plans to use the proceeds for working capital, general corporate purposes, and repayment of outstanding senior secured notes. Univest Securities acted as the sole placement agent for the offering.

Positive

• Secured $9.5 million in immediate funding through public offering
• Additional potential funding through warrant exercises if approved by shareholders
• Proceeds will help repay outstanding senior secured notes

Negative

• Significant shareholder dilution with 55.8M new shares issued
• Additional potential dilution from future warrant exercises
• Low offering price of $0.17 per share indicates weak market position
• Requires shareholder approval for warrant exercises

Insights

Financial Analyst

This $9.5 million public offering represents a significant capital raise for Algorhythm Holdings, though the structure reveals some concerning elements. The offering price of $0.17 per share with dual warrant coverage suggests significant dilution for existing shareholders. The issuance of both Series A and B warrants, with exercise prices at $0.17 and $0.34 respectively, could lead to additional dilution if exercised.

The company's need to repay outstanding senior secured notes indicates potential debt pressure. While the capital injection provides immediate working capital, the warrant structure and low share price point to challenging market conditions and financing options. The involvement of a smaller placement agent rather than major investment banks also suggests institutional interest.

Market Research Analyst

The deal structure reflects current market dynamics for small-cap AI technology companies. The inclusion of pre-funded warrants and dual warrant coverage is increasingly common for companies needing to secure funding in challenging market conditions. The significant discount and warrant coverage suggest investors demanded substantial downside protection and upside potential to participate.

The stockholder approval requirement for warrant exercise indicates potential concerns about share issuance limitations or dilution thresholds. This complex financing structure, combined with the need to repay existing debt, points to underlying financial challenges despite operating in the attractive AI sector.

Fort Lauderdale, FL, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. (“Algorhythm” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RIME), an AI-driven technology and consumer electronics holding company, announced today the closing of its previously announced public offering with gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $9.5 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other estimated expenses payable by the Company.

The offering comprised of 55,882,352 shares of the Company’s common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu of shares of common stock). Each share of common stock or pre-funded warrant was sold with one Series A Warrant to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.17 per share (the “Series A Warrants”) and one Series B Warrant to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.34 per share (the “Series B Warrants” and, together with the Series A Warrants, the “Warrants”). The Warrants will become exercisable upon the approval of the Company’s stockholders of the issuance of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants, and certain other provisions of the Warrants. The Series A Warrants will expire on the five-year anniversary of its initial exercise date and the Series B Warrants will expire on the two and one-half-year anniversary of its initial exercise date.

The purchase price of each share of common stock and accompanying Warrants was $0.17, and the purchase price of each pre-funded warrant and accompanying Warrants was such price minus $0.01.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes, and for repayment of certain outstanding senior secured notes of the Company.

Univest Securities, LLC is acting as sole placement agent for the offering.

The securities described above are being offered by the Company pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333283178) (the “Registration Statement”) previously filed and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (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 state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus which is a part of the Registration Statement. A final prospectus relating to the offering has been filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained, when available, by contacting Univest Securities, LLC at info@univest.us, or by calling +1 (212) 343-8888.

About Algorhythm Holdings

Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. is a holding company with two primary investments. First, the Company owns SemiCab Holdings, an emerging leader in the AI-enabled global logistics industry. Second, the Company owns The Singing Machine Company, the worldwide leader in the consumer karaoke industry.

SemiCab is a cloud-based Collaborative Transportation Platform built to achieve the scalability required to predict and optimize millions of loads and hundreds of thousands of trucks. To orchestrate collaboration across manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and their carriers, SemiCab uses real-time data from API-based load tendering and pre-built integrations with TMS and ELD partners. To build fully loaded round trips, SemiCab uses AI/ML predictions and advanced predictive optimization models. On the SemiCab platform, shippers pay less and carriers make more while not having to change a thing.

Since 2020, SemiCab has enabled major retailers, brands and transportation providers to address these common supply-chain problems globally. SemiCab's Orchestrated Collaboration^™ AI model has proven to increase transportation capacity, improve asset utilization, reduce empty miles, lower logistics costs, and provide visibility into the entire transportation network. Models show the technology has the capability of saving shippers tens of billions of dollars annually through optimization. Further, SemiCab’s technology also has the potential to play a key role in the improved sustainability model globally. Based on its proven ability to improve truck utilization rates from 65% to over 90%, this results in a dramatic reduction in the carbon footprint of the industry. The optimization of existing truck utilization can add approximately 30% more trucking capacity without adding more trucks, drivers or driven miles which addresses common problems plaguing the industry like severe driver shortage and road congestion. Trucking optimization could also eliminate approximately 25% of CO2 emissions attributable to road freight.

For additional information regarding SemiCab: http://www.semicab.com

The Singing Machine Company, Inc. is the worldwide leader in consumer karaoke products. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and founded over forty years ago, the Company designs and distributes the industry's widest assortment of at-home and in-car karaoke entertainment products. Their portfolio is marketed under both proprietary brands and popular licenses, including Carpool Karaoke and Sesame Street. Singing Machine products incorporate the latest technology and provide access to over 100,000 songs for streaming through its mobile app and select WiFi-capable products and is also developing the world’s first globally available, fully integrated in-car karaoke system. The Company also has a new philanthropic initiative, CARE-eoke by Singing Machine, to focus on the social impact of karaoke for children and adults of all ages who would benefit from singing. Their products are sold in over 25,000 locations worldwide, including Amazon, Costco, Sam’s Club, Target, and Walmart. To learn more, go to www.singingmachine.com.

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Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which statements are subject to considerable risks and uncertainties. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are "forward-looking statements" and should be evaluated as such. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “suggest”, “will,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements relating to the timing, size and expected gross proceeds of the Offering, the completion of the Offering, the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the Offering and sale of securities, the Company’s ability to complete the Offering, and the intended use of proceeds from the Offering. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and projections about future events. Forward-looking statements are subject to and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements predicted, assumed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks, uncertainties and assumptions related to market conditions and the satisfaction of closing conditions related to the Offering, risks disclosed in the section titled “Risk Factors” included in the Registration Statement on Form S-1 initially filed with the SEC on November 12, 2024, and risks disclosed under item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recently filed Form 10-KT filed with the SEC and the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. This press release speaks as of the date indicated above. The Company undertakes no obligation and expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

FAQ

How much did Algorhythm Holdings (RIME) raise in its December 2024 public offering?

Algorhythm Holdings raised $9.5 million in gross proceeds before deducting placement agent fees and other expenses.

What is the exercise price of RIME's Series A and Series B warrants from the December 2024 offering?

The Series A Warrants have an exercise price of $0.17 per share, while the Series B Warrants have an exercise price of $0.34 per share.

How many shares did RIME issue in its December 2024 public offering?

The offering included 55,882,352 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu of shares).

What will RIME use the proceeds from its December 2024 offering for?

The proceeds will be used for working capital, general corporate purposes, and repayment of certain outstanding senior secured notes.