TransAct Technologies Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock
TransAct Technologies (Nasdaq: TACT) plans an underwritten public offering of newly issued common stock, with a 30-day option for underwriters to purchase an additional 15%. The proceeds will be utilized for working capital, focusing on developing their food service technology and enhancing sales, marketing, and product development. Roth Capital Partners is the lead manager for the offering. A shelf registration statement effective since August 17, 2020, is in place for these shares. The offering's completion is subject to market conditions.
- Intended use of offering proceeds includes growth-oriented initiatives in food service technology.
- Potential market expansion through enhanced sales and marketing efforts.
- The public offering may cause shareholder dilution.
- Market conditions may affect the offering's completion and terms.
HAMDEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TransAct Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq: TACT) (“TransAct,” the “Company,” “we” or “our”), a global leader in software-driven technology and printing solutions for high-growth markets, today announced that it intends to offer newly issued shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. TransAct also expects to grant to the underwriters of the offering a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional
TransAct intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes, which may include funding the further development of TransAct’s food service technology business and related sales, marketing and product development efforts, technology improvements and personnel costs in support of TransAct’s growth strategy.
Roth Capital Partners is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering, and Barrington Research Associates, Inc. is acting as co-manager for the offering. The offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.
A shelf registration statement relating to the shares of common stock to be issued in the proposed offering was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 17, 2020 and is effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, 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 registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus will be filed with the SEC and, when available, may be obtained from Roth Capital Partners, LLC, 888 San Clemente, Newport Beach, CA 92660, by email at rothecm@roth.com or by telephone at (800) 678-9147, or by accessing the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov.
About TransAct Technologies Incorporated
TransAct Technologies Incorporated is a global leader in developing software-driven technology and printing solutions for high-growth markets including food service, casino and gaming, POS automation, and oil and gas. The Company’s solutions are designed from the ground up based on customer requirements and are sold under the BOHA! ™, AccuDate™, EPICENTRAL®, Epic®, Ithaca® and Printrex® brands. TransAct has sold over 3.4 million printers and terminals around the world and is committed to providing world-class service, spare parts and accessories to support its installed product base. Through the TransAct Services Group, the Company also provides customers with a complete range of supplies and consumable items both online at http://www.transactsupplies.com and through its direct sales team. TransAct is headquartered in Hamden, CT. For more information, please visit http://www.transact-tech.com or call (203) 859-6800.
TransAct®, BOHA!™, AccuDate™, EPICENTRAL®, Epic®, Ithaca® and Printrex® are trademarks of TransAct Technologies Incorporated. ©2020 TransAct Technologies Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Forward-Looking Statements
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