Neuronetics Announces Pricing of $18 Million Underwritten Public Offering of Common Stock

Rhea-AI Summary

Neuronetics (NASDAQ: STIM) has priced its previously announced underwritten public offering of 8,000,000 shares of common stock at $2.25 per share, expecting to raise approximately $18 million in gross proceeds before deducting expenses. The company has granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,200,000 shares.

The offering is expected to close around February 10, 2025. Canaccord Genuity is acting as sole bookrunner. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including sales and marketing, R&D activities, potential acquisitions, inventory purchases, administrative matters, working capital, and capital expenditures.

Positive

• Secured $18 million in additional funding through public offering
• Funds will support multiple growth initiatives including sales, marketing, and R&D
• Potential for strategic acquisitions and healthcare practice establishment with new capital

Negative

• Significant shareholder dilution with 8 million new shares being issued
• Additional potential dilution of 1.2 million shares through underwriter's option
• Share price set at $2.25 indicates relatively low valuation

Insights

Financial Analyst

The pricing of Neuronetics' $18 million public offering at $2.25 per share - approximately 37% below the current market price - signals significant challenges and opportunities ahead. The substantial discount and volume of shares (8M with potential for 1.2M more) indicates both market hesitancy and dilution concerns, as this offering would increase the outstanding shares by approximately 14%.

The broad allocation of proceeds across multiple areas (sales, marketing, R&D, acquisitions, working capital) suggests a strategic buffer-building exercise rather than a targeted investment in specific growth initiatives. This comprehensive approach to capital deployment could provide operational flexibility but also raises questions about immediate cash needs and burn rate management.

The timing and structure of this offering are particularly noteworthy. Choosing a heavily dilutive offering rather than exploring debt financing or strategic partnerships might indicate alternatives or a strategic preference for equity-based funding. The involvement of Canaccord Genuity as sole bookrunner, rather than a broader syndicate, could suggest challenging market conditions for the placement.

The inclusion of potential healthcare practice acquisitions in the use of proceeds hints at a possible strategic pivot or expansion of the business model. This could represent an attempt to vertically integrate or capture more value in the treatment delivery chain, though execution risks would need to be carefully managed.

MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neuronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STIM) (the “Company”) today announced that it has priced its previously announced underwritten public offering of its common stock, comprised of 8,000,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $2.25 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $18 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by the Company.

The Company has also granted to the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,200,000 shares of common stock at the public offering price per share, less underwriter discounts and commissions. All of the shares in the offering are being sold by the Company. The Company currently intends to use the net proceeds of this offering for general corporate purposes, including but not limited to sales and marketing, research and development activities, financing of potential acquisitions or establishment of healthcare practices, purchases of inventory, general and administrative matters, working capital and capital expenditures. The offering is expected to close on or about February 10, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Canaccord Genuity LLC is acting as sole bookrunner in connection with the offering.

A shelf registration statement relating to the shares of common stock being sold in this offering was previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on November 9, 2022 and was declared effective on November 14, 2022. The offering is being made by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus that form part of the registration statement. A final prospectus supplement relating to and describing the final terms of the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC's website located at http://www.sec.gov. When available, copies of the final prospectus supplement can be obtained from Canaccord Genuity LLC, Attention: Syndication Department, One Post Office Square, Suite 3000, Boston, Massachusetts 02109, or by telephone at (617) 371-3900, or by email at prospectus@cgf.com.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sales 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 such jurisdiction. 

About Neuronetics

Neuronetics, Inc. (“Neuronetics”) believes that mental health is as important as physical health. As a global leader in neuroscience, Neuronetics is delivering more treatment options to patients and physicians by offering exceptional in-office treatments that produce extraordinary results. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (“NeuroStar Therapy”) is a non-drug, noninvasive treatment that can improve the quality of life for people suffering from neurohealth conditions when traditional medication has not helped. In addition to selling the NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System (the “NeuroStar System”) and associated treatment sessions to customers, Neuronetics operates Greenbrook TMS Inc. (“Greenbrook”) treatment centers across the United States, offering NeuroStar Therapy for the treatment of major depressive disorder (“MDD”) and other mental health disorders.

NeuroStar Therapy is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from MDD and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode. It is also cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as an adjunct for adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder and for adolescent patients aged 15 to 21 with MDD. Neuronetics is committed to transforming lives by offering an exceptional treatment that produces extraordinary results.

“Safe harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

Certain statements in this press release, including the documents incorporated by reference herein, include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created by those laws and other applicable laws and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Statements in this press release that are not historical facts constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as “outlook,” “potential,” “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “would” and “should” as well as the negative of these terms and similar expressions. These statements include those relating to the contemplated public offering of common stock and the company’s intended use of net proceeds from the offering. These statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those projected. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties related to: market conditions and the completion of the public offering on the anticipated terms or at all, including the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the public offering; the effect of the transaction with Greenbrook, on the Company’s business relationships, operating results and business generally; the Company’s ability to execute its business strategy; the Company’s ability to achieve or sustain profitable operations due to its history of losses; the Company’s ability to successfully complete the announced restructuring plans; the Company’s reliance on the sale and use of the NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System to generate revenues; the scale and efficacy of the Company’s salesforce; the Company’s ability to retain talent; availability of coverage and reimbursement from third-party payors for treatments using the Company’s products; physician and patient demand for treatments using the Company’s products; developments in competing technologies and therapies for the indications that the Company’s products treat; product defects; the Company’s revenue has been concentrated among a small number of customers; the Company’s ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for its technology; developments in clinical trials or regulatory review of the NeuroStar System for additional indications; developments in regulation in the U.S. and other applicable jurisdictions; the terms of the Company’s credit facility; the Company’s ability to successfully roll-out the Company’s Better Me Provider program on the planned timeline; the Company’s self-sustainability and existing cash balances; and the Company’s ability to achieve cash flow break-even in the third quarter of 2025. For a discussion of these and other related risks, please refer to the Company’s recent filings with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, including, without limitation, the factors described under the heading “Risk Factors” in Neuronetics’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and Greenbrook’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, as each may be updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that Neuronetics has filed or files with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events, or changes in the Company’s expectations.

Investor Contact:
Mike Vallie or Mark Klausner
ICR Healthcare
443-213-0499
ir@neuronetics.com

Media Contact:
EvolveMKD
646-517-4220
NeuroStar@evolvemkd.com

FAQ

How much money will Neuronetics (STIM) raise in its February 2025 public offering?

Neuronetics will raise approximately $18 million in gross proceeds through the offering of 8 million shares at $2.25 per share, before deducting underwriting discounts and other expenses.

What is the price per share for Neuronetics' (STIM) February 2025 public offering?

The public offering price is set at $2.25 per share of common stock.

How will Neuronetics (STIM) use the proceeds from its 2025 public offering?

The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including sales and marketing, R&D, potential acquisitions, inventory purchases, administrative matters, working capital, and capital expenditures.

When will Neuronetics' (STIM) February 2025 public offering close?

The offering is expected to close on or about February 10, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

How many additional shares can the underwriter purchase in Neuronetics' (STIM) 2025 offering?

The underwriter has a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,200,000 shares at the public offering price.