Thumzup Media Corp Announces Full Exercise of the Underwriter’s Overallotment Option to Purchase Additional Shares, Increasing Gross Proceeds to Approximately $8.2 Million

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Thumzup Media (Nasdaq: TZUP) announced the full exercise of the underwriter's overallotment option by Dawson James Securities, Inc. The underwriter purchased an additional 213,750 shares at $5.00 per share, bringing the total shares sold to 1,638,750. This increased the gross proceeds to approximately $8.2 million before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and offering expenses. The option closing is scheduled for November 1, 2024. The offering was made through a Form S-1 registration statement declared effective by the SEC on October 28, 2024.

Positive

• Successfully raised $8.2 million in gross proceeds through public offering
• Full exercise of overallotment option indicates strong investor demand
• Successful listing on Nasdaq exchange

Negative

• Potential dilution of existing shareholders due to new share issuance
• Net proceeds will be lower after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses

Insights

Financial Analyst

The successful exercise of the overallotment option demonstrates strong market demand for TZUP shares. The additional $1.07 million from the 213,750 shares brings total proceeds to $8.2 million, significantly bolstering the company's cash position. For a company with a market cap of $44.3 million, this capital raise represents approximately 18.5% of its current valuation.

The full exercise at $5.00 per share by Dawson James Securities suggests institutional confidence in TZUP's business model. However, investors should note potential dilution effects from the increased share count. The funds could accelerate growth initiatives in their social media marketing platform, though execution risks remain for this early-stage company.

Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thumzup Media Corporation ("Thumzup" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: TZUP), a leading provider of innovative social media branding and marketing solutions which allow businesses and brands to pay customers and fans cash through Venmo and PayPal for their posts on social media, today announced that Dawson James Securities, Inc., the underwriter of its previously announced public offering that closed on October 30, 2024, fully exercised its overallotment option to purchase an additional 213,750 shares at $5.00 per share, increasing the total shares sold to 1,638,750 and gross proceeds to approximately $8.2 million. The option closing is set for November 1, 2024. 

Gross proceeds from the offering are $8,193,750 before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses.

Dawson James Securities, Inc., acted as the Sole Book-Running Manager for the offering.

Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP, New York, NY, represented the Company in connection with the offering, and ArentFox Schiff LLP, Washington, DC, represented the underwriter.

A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-279828) relating to the common stock sold in this offering was declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on October 28, 2024. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus may be obtained at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or from Dawson James Securities, Inc. Attention: Prospectus Department, 101 North Federal Highway, Suite 600, Boca Raton, FL 33432, investmentbanking@dawsonjames.com or toll free at 866.928.0928.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these 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 the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About Thumzup^®

Thumzup Media Corporation (Thumzup) is democratizing the multi-billion dollar social media branding and marketing industry. Its flagship product, the Thumzup platform, utilizes a robust programmatic advertiser dashboard coupled with a consumer-facing App to enable individuals to get paid cash for posting about participating advertisers on major social media outlets through the Thumzup App. The easy-to-use dashboard allows advertisers to programmatically customize their campaigns. Cash payments are made to App users/creators through PayPal and Venmo.

Thumzup is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: TZUP). For more information, please visit https://www.thumzupmedia.com.

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Contact Info

investors@thumzupmedia.com 

800-403-6150

Media Contact
Jessica Starman
media@thumzupmedia.com

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• Thumzup Press Release

FAQ

How much did Thumzup (TZUP) raise in their public offering including the overallotment?

Thumzup raised approximately $8.2 million in gross proceeds after the full exercise of the overallotment option.

How many additional shares did Thumzup (TZUP) sell through the overallotment option?

The underwriter purchased an additional 213,750 shares at $5.00 per share through the overallotment option.

What was the total number of shares sold by Thumzup (TZUP) in the offering?

The total number of shares sold in the offering was 1,638,750 shares.

Who was the underwriter for Thumzup's (TZUP) public offering?

Dawson James Securities, Inc. acted as the Sole Book-Running Manager for the offering.