Seaport Entertainment Group Announces Commencement of Rights Offering
Seaport Entertainment Group (NYSE American: SEG) has commenced its previously announced $175.0 million rights offering to purchase up to 7,000,000 shares of its common stock. The offering gives stockholders as of September 20, 2024 (Record Date) the opportunity to subscribe for newly issued shares at $25.00 per share. Each stockholder will receive one right for each outstanding share owned, with each right entitling the holder to purchase 1.267683 shares.
The rights offering is backstopped by Pershing Square Capital Management, ensuring gross proceeds of $175.0 million. Trading of rights on NYSE American will begin on September 24, 2024, under the symbol "SEG RT". The offering will expire on October 10, 2024, unless extended. SEG plans to use the proceeds for general operating, working capital, and other corporate purposes.
Seaport Entertainment Group (NYSE American: SEG) ha avviato la sua offerta di diritti di $175.0 milioni per acquistare fino a 7.000.000 azioni del suo capitale sociale. L'offerta offre agli azionisti registrati al 20 settembre 2024 (Data di Registrazione) l'opportunità di sottoscrivere nuove azioni a $25.00 per azione. Ogni azionista riceverà un diritto per ciascuna azione in circolazione posseduta, con ogni diritto che dà al titolare il diritto di acquistare 1,267683 azioni.
L'offerta di diritti è supportata da Pershing Square Capital Management, garantendo proventi lordi di $175.0 milioni. La negoziazione dei diritti su NYSE American inizierà il 24 settembre 2024, sotto il simbolo "SEG RT". L'offerta scadrà il 10 ottobre 2024, a meno di proroghe. SEG prevede di utilizzare i proventi per le operazioni generali, il capitale circolante e altri scopi aziendali.
Seaport Entertainment Group (NYSE American: SEG) ha comenzado su oferta de derechos de $175.0 millones para adquirir hasta 7.000.000 acciones de su capital social. La oferta brinda a los accionistas a partir del 20 de septiembre de 2024 (Fecha de Registro) la oportunidad de suscribirse a nuevas acciones a $25.00 por acción. Cada accionista recibirá un derecho por cada acción en circulación que posea, con cada derecho dando al titular el derecho a comprar 1.267683 acciones.
La oferta de derechos está respaldada por Pershing Square Capital Management, asegurando ingresos brutos de $175.0 millones. La negociación de derechos en NYSE American comenzará el 24 de septiembre de 2024, bajo el símbolo "SEG RT". La oferta expirará el 10 de octubre de 2024, a menos que se extienda. SEG planea utilizar los ingresos para operaciones generales, capital de trabajo y otros fines corporativos.
Seaport Entertainment Group (NYSE American: SEG)가 최대 7,000,000주까지 구매할 수 있는 1억 7500만 달러 규모의 권리 공모를 시작했습니다. 이 공모는 2024년 9월 20일 현재 주주들에게 주당 25.00 달러에 새로 발행된 주식을 구독할 기회를 제공합니다. 각 주주는 보유한 유통 주식 1주당 1개의 권리를 받으며, 각 권리는 보유자에게 1.267683주를 구매할 수 있는 권리를 부여합니다.
이 권리 공모는 Pershing Square Capital Management에 의해 지원되어 총 수익이 1억 7500만 달러로 보장됩니다. NYSE American에서의 권리 거래는 2024년 9월 24일부터 "SEG RT"라는 심볼 아래 시작됩니다. 이 공모는 2024년 10월 10일에 만료되며, 연장되지 않습니다. SEG는 수익금을 일반 운영, 운영 자본 및 기타 기업 목적에 사용할 계획입니다.
Le Seaport Entertainment Group (NYSE American : SEG) a lancé son offre de droits de 175,0 millions de dollars pour acheter jusqu'à 7 000 000 d'actions ordinaires. L'offre donne aux actionnaires en date du 20 septembre 2024 (Date d'enregistrement) l'opportunité de souscrire à de nouvelles actions au prix de 25,00 dollars par action. Chaque actionnaire recevra un droit pour chaque action en circulation, chaque droit permettant à son titulaire d'acheter 1,267683 actions.
L'offre de droits est garantie par Pershing Square Capital Management, assurant des produits bruts de 175,0 millions de dollars. La négociation des droits sur NYSE American commencera le 24 septembre 2024, sous le symbole "SEG RT". L'offre expirera le 10 octobre 2024, sauf prorogation. SEG prévoit d'utiliser les produits pour les opérations générales, le fonds de roulement et d'autres fins d'entreprise.
Die Seaport Entertainment Group (NYSE American: SEG) hat ihr zuvor angekündigtes Rechteangebot über 175,0 Millionen US-Dollar zum Kauf von bis zu 7.000.000 Aktien ihres Stammkapitals gestartet. Das Angebot gibt den Aktionären zum Stichtag 20. September 2024 die Möglichkeit, neue Aktien zu 25,00 US-Dollar pro Aktie zu zeichnen. Jeder Aktionär erhält ein Recht für jede ausgegebene Aktie, die er besitzt, wobei jedes Recht dem Inhaber das Recht gibt, 1,267683 Aktien zu erwerben.
Das Rechteangebot wird von Pershing Square Capital Management unterstützt, was Bruttoerlöse von 175,0 Millionen US-Dollar sichert. Der Handel mit Rechten an der NYSE American beginnt am 24. September 2024 unter dem Symbol "SEG RT". Das Angebot läuft am 10. Oktober 2024 aus, es sei denn, es wird verlängert. SEG plant, die Einnahmen für allgemeine Betriebs-, Arbeitskapital- und andere Unternehmenszwecke zu verwenden.
- Rights offering provides $175.0 million in potential capital
- Backstop agreement with Pershing Square ensures full subscription
- Existing shareholders have opportunity to maintain ownership percentage
- Potential dilution for shareholders who do not participate in the offering
- Share price set at $25.00 may be below or above market value at time of offering
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Key points to consider:
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$25 per share subscription price represents a13.6% premium to the current stock price, which may deter some investors from participating. - Existing shareholders have the opportunity to maintain their ownership percentage, but those who don't participate will face dilution.
- The backstop agreement with Pershing Square ensures the full
$175 million will be raised, providing certainty for the company's plans. - The additional capital could be used for expansion, debt reduction, or strategic acquisitions in the entertainment and hospitality sectors.
While the capital raise is positive for the company's growth prospects, the dilution and premium pricing may put short-term pressure on the stock price. Long-term investors should evaluate the company's plans for utilizing the funds to determine the potential for future value creation.
The rights offering by Seaport Entertainment Group presents several legal and regulatory considerations:
- The offering is being conducted under an SEC-registered Form S-1, ensuring compliance with federal securities laws.
- Transferable subscription rights allow for a fair distribution among existing shareholders, potentially mitigating legal challenges related to shareholder rights.
- The backstop agreement with Pershing Square could raise questions about control and influence, potentially triggering regulatory scrutiny under antitrust laws if Pershing Square's ownership significantly increases.
- The company's careful language regarding not making recommendations to shareholders about exercising rights is prudent to avoid potential liability for investment advice.
From a governance perspective, the board's decision to pursue this capital raise method demonstrates a balance between raising necessary funds and providing existing shareholders the opportunity to maintain their proportional ownership. However, shareholders should carefully review the prospectus for full disclosure of risks and use of proceeds to make informed decisions.
The Rights Offering gives Company stockholders as of the Record Date (as defined below) the opportunity to subscribe for their basic subscription amount of newly issued shares of the Company’s common stock in proportion to their respective existing ownership amounts as of the Record Date. Company stockholders who exercise their respective full basic subscription rights will have an over-subscription privilege giving such Company stockholders the option to subscribe for any shares of common stock that remain unsubscribed at the expiration of the Rights Offering, subject to certain ownership limitations. If the aggregate subscriptions (basic subscriptions plus over-subscriptions) exceed the amount offered in the Rights Offering, then the aggregate over-subscription amount will be pro-rated among the Company stockholders exercising their respective over-subscription privileges based on the basic subscription amounts of such stockholders.
The Company is distributing to each holder of the Company’s common stock as of 5:00 PM,
The Rights Offering is being backstopped by investment funds advised by Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. (“Pershing Square”). Pershing Square has agreed to (i) exercise its pro rata subscription Right with respect to the Rights Offering and (ii) purchase from the Company, subject to the terms and conditions thereof, at the Rights Offering subscription price of
The Rights Offering will expire at 5:00 PM,
The shares of common stock to be issued upon exercise of the rights, like the Company's existing shares of common stock, will be listed for trading on the NYSE American under the symbol “SEG.”
The Company expects that the information agent for the Rights Offering will mail subscription rights certificates and a copy of the prospectus for the Rights Offering to stockholders as of the Record Date beginning on or about September 24, 2024. Holders of shares of common stock in “street name” through a brokerage account, bank or other nominee will not receive physical subscription rights certificates and must instruct their broker, bank or nominee whether to exercise subscription rights on their behalf. For any questions or further information about the Rights Offering, please call Georgeson LLC, the information agent for the rights offering, at (866) 410-6525.
Neither the Company nor its Board of Directors has, or will, make any recommendation to stockholders regarding the exercise or sale of Rights in the Rights Offering. Stockholders should make an independent investment decision about whether or not to exercise or sell their Rights based on their own assessment of the Company’s business and the Rights Offering.
The Company expects to use the proceeds from the Rights Offering for general operating, working capital and other corporate purposes.
The Rights Offering is being made pursuant to the Company’s registration statement (including a prospectus) on Form S-1 that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and declared effective on September 18, 2024, and a prospectus filed with the SEC on the date hereof. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Rights, the Company’s common stock or any other securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of the Rights, the Company’s common stock or any other securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. The Rights Offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus, when it becomes available, will be distributed to all eligible stockholders as of the Record Date and may also be obtained free of charge at the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov, by contacting Wells Fargo Securities, 90 South 7th Street, 5th Floor,
Wells Fargo Securities is acting as dealer manager in connection with the Rights Offering.
About Seaport Entertainment Group (NYSE American: SEG)
Seaport Entertainment Group (NYSE American: SEG) is a premier entertainment and hospitality company formed to own, operate, and develop a unique collection of assets positioned at the intersection of entertainment and real estate. Seaport Entertainment Group’s focus is to deliver unparalleled experiences through a combination of restaurant, entertainment, sports, retail and hospitality offerings integrated into one-of-a-kind real estate that redefine entertainment and hospitality.
Safe Harbor and Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the Company’s plans, goals, objectives, outlook, expectations, and intentions, including with respect to the Rights Offering and the concurrent private placement, including the size, timing, price, anticipated proceeds therefrom and the use of such proceeds. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the Company’s results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: risks related to macroeconomic conditions; changes in discretionary consumer spending patterns or consumer tastes or preferences; risks associated with the Company’s investments in real estate assets and trends in the real estate industry; the Company’s ability to obtain operating and development capital on favorable terms, or at all; the Company’s ability to renew its leases or re-lease available space; the Company’s ability to compete effectively; the Company’s ability to successfully identify, acquire, develop, and manage properties on terms that are favorable to it; the impact of uncertainty around, and disruptions to, the Company’s supply chain; risks related to the concentration of the Company’s properties in
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