SkyWater Technology Completes $112,056,000 Initial Public Offering

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SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) successfully closed its initial public offering, selling 8,004,000 shares at $14.00 each, generating gross proceeds of $112,056,000. The offering included 1,044,000 shares from the underwriters' over-allotment option. The funds will be allocated for working capital, growth initiatives, and capital expenditures, with potential future investments, although no specific plans are currently in place. SkyWater started trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market on April 21, 2021.

Positive

• Gross proceeds of $112,056,000 from the IPO.
• Funds aimed at supporting working capital and growth opportunities.

Negative

• Potential dilution of shares from the offering.

SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) today announced that it closed its initial public offering of 8,004,000 shares of its common stock, which includes 1,044,000 shares issued pursuant to the exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option at the initial public offering price. The offering was priced at $14.00 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $112,056,000. The shares began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market on April 21, 2021 under the symbol "SKYT."

SkyWater intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes, which may include financing SkyWater’s growth and funding capital expenditures. SkyWater may use a portion of the proceeds from the offering for acquisitions or strategic investments in businesses or technologies, although SkyWater does not currently have any plans or commitments for any such acquisitions or investments.

Jefferies LLC and Cowen acted as joint lead book-running managers and Piper Sandler & Co. also acted as a book-running manager for the offering.

A registration statement relating to these securities was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and was declared effective on April 20, 2021. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of that jurisdiction.

The offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus related to the offering may be obtained, when available, from Jefferies LLC, Attn: Equity Syndicate Prospectus Department, 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, by phone at (877) 821-7388, or by email at Prospectus_Department@Jefferies.com; and Cowen and Company, LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, Attn: Prospectus Department, by phone at (833) 297-2926, or by email at PostSaleManualRequests@broadridge.com. An electronic copy of the registration statement can be accessed by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov.

About SkyWater

SkyWater is a U.S.-owned and U.S.-based pure play semiconductor foundry and is a DOD-accredited Trusted supplier that specializes in custom technology development services, volume manufacturing, and advanced packaging capabilities.

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FAQ

What was the IPO price for SkyWater Technology shares?

SkyWater Technology's shares were priced at $14.00 each during the IPO.

How many shares were offered in SkyWater's initial public offering?

SkyWater Technology offered a total of 8,004,000 shares in its IPO.

What are the intended uses for the proceeds from SkyWater's IPO?

The proceeds will be used for working capital, growth initiatives, and potential capital expenditures.

When did SkyWater Technology start trading publicly?

SkyWater Technology began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market on April 21, 2021.