NaturalShrimp Closes $15.0 Million Securities Purchase Agreement

Rhea-AI Summary

NaturalShrimp, Inc. (OTCQB: SHMP) announced the sale of a 12% Secured Promissory Note totaling $16.32 million to Streeterville Capital, LLC, aiming to expand production in Texas and Iowa. The offering, which incurred around $1.32 million in fees, will also cover a renegotiated balance of a previous $5 million debt, lowered to $4.5 million. The note matures in 24 months and carries a 12% interest rate. CEO Gerald Easterling highlighted the company's growth strategy, including an upcoming up-listing to a major exchange.

Positive

• Raised $16.32 million to expand production facilities.
• Reduced previous debt by $0.5 million.
• Plans to up-list shares to a major exchange in 2022.

Negative

• The offering could lead to shareholder dilution due to interest payments in stock.

Proceeds to be Used to Expand Production in Texas and Iowa

Pays Renegotiated Balance of Iowa Facility Note

DALLAS, TX, Dec. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- NaturalShrimp, Inc. (OTCQB: SHMP), a Biotechnology Aquaculture Company that has developed and patented the first shrimp-focused, commercially operational RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture System), today announced that on December 15, 2021 the Company sold a 12% Secured Promissory Note (the “Note”) in a private placement offering to Streeterville Capital, LLC in the aggregate principal amount of $16,320,000, before deducting placement agent fees and expenses equal to approximately $1,320,000 (the “Offering”). Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC served as exclusive placement agent for the Offering. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to expand production facilities in Texas and Iowa and has paid the balance of a $5.0 million note for its Iowa facilities that was negotiated to $4.5 million.

The Note has a stated maturity date of 24 months from the date of issuance, and bear interest at a rate of 12% per annum, payable monthly commencing on May 1, 2022. Interest is payable in cash or shares of the Company’s common stock. Additional details regarding the securities purchase agreement will be included in a Form 8-K to be filed by NaturalShrimp with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

“We are pleased to partner with Streeterville on this transaction to provide us additional flexibility and capital as we continue to scale our natural live shrimp production," said Gerald Easterling, CEO of NaturalShrimp. “With our first commercial deliveries in November, we are positioning the Company for expansion as we enter the new year and intend to use proceeds to add production capacity at our facilities. We also used a portion of the proceeds to pay off the balance of a previous $5.0 million note, negotiating to save $0.5 million. This purchase agreement is also being made in conjunction with our efforts to up-list shares to a major exchange in 2022, and I look forward to sharing additional announcements in the coming months.”

About NaturalShrimp

NaturalShrimp, Inc. is a publicly traded aquaculture company, headquartered in Dallas, with production facilities located near San Antonio, Texas and Webster City, Iowa. The Company has developed the first commercially viable system for growing shrimp in enclosed, salt-water systems, using patented technology to produce fresh, never frozen, naturally grown shrimp, without the use of antibiotics or toxic chemicals. NaturalShrimp systems can be located anywhere in the world to produce gourmet-grade Pacific white shrimp. For more information visit www.naturalshrimp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Investor Relations Contact
Chris Tyson
Executive Vice President
MZ North America
Direct: 949-491-8235
SHMP@mzgroup.us

FAQ

What is the purpose of NaturalShrimp's recent $16.32 million offering?

The proceeds will be used to expand production facilities in Texas and Iowa.

When does the secured promissory note issued by NaturalShrimp mature?

The note has a stated maturity date of 24 months from the date of issuance.

What is the interest rate on the secured promissory note issued by NaturalShrimp?

The note carries a 12% interest rate per annum, payable monthly.

What previous debt did NaturalShrimp pay off with the proceeds?

NaturalShrimp paid off a $5 million note, renegotiated to $4.5 million.

What are NaturalShrimp's plans regarding stock exchange listings?

The company intends to up-list its shares to a major exchange in 2022.