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AMSC Announces Pricing of $115 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

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American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) has announced the pricing of its public offering of 4,125,000 shares of common stock at $28.00 per share, expecting to raise gross proceeds of $115.5 million. The company has granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 618,750 additional shares. The offering is expected to close around June 12, 2025, with Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. serving as the sole book-running manager. AMSC plans to use the net proceeds for working capital, general corporate purposes, and potential strategic acquisitions. The offering is being conducted under an effective shelf registration statement filed with the SEC.
American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) ha annunciato il prezzo della sua offerta pubblica di 4.125.000 azioni ordinarie a 28,00 dollari per azione, prevedendo di raccogliere proventi lordi per 115,5 milioni di dollari. La società ha concesso agli underwriter un'opzione di 30 giorni per acquistare fino a 618.750 azioni aggiuntive. L'offerta dovrebbe chiudersi intorno al 12 giugno 2025, con Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. come unico gestore principale. AMSC intende utilizzare i proventi netti per il capitale circolante, scopi aziendali generali e potenziali acquisizioni strategiche. L'offerta è condotta in base a una dichiarazione di registrazione a scaffale efficace depositata presso la SEC.
American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) ha anunciado el precio de su oferta pública de 4,125,000 acciones ordinarias a 28.00 dólares por acción, esperando recaudar ingresos brutos por 115.5 millones de dólares. La compañía ha otorgado a los suscriptores una opción de 30 días para comprar hasta 618,750 acciones adicionales. Se espera que la oferta cierre alrededor del 12 de junio de 2025, con Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. como único administrador del libro. AMSC planea usar los ingresos netos para capital de trabajo, propósitos corporativos generales y posibles adquisiciones estratégicas. La oferta se realiza bajo una declaración de registro en estantería efectiva presentada ante la SEC.
American Superconductor Corporation(AMSC)는 보통주 4,125,000주를 주당 28.00달러에 공모한다고 발표했으며, 총 1억 1,550만 달러의 총수익을 예상하고 있습니다. 회사는 인수인들에게 30일간 최대 618,750주의 추가 주식을 매입할 수 있는 옵션을 부여했습니다. 이번 공모는 2025년 6월 12일경 마감될 예정이며, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.가 단독 주관사로 활동합니다. AMSC는 순수익을 운전자본, 일반 기업 목적 및 잠재적인 전략적 인수에 사용할 계획입니다. 이번 공모는 SEC에 제출된 유효한 선반 등록 명세서에 따라 진행되고 있습니다.
American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) a annoncé le prix de son offre publique de 4 125 000 actions ordinaires à 28,00 dollars par action, prévoyant de lever un produit brut de 115,5 millions de dollars. La société a accordé aux souscripteurs une option de 30 jours pour acheter jusqu'à 618 750 actions supplémentaires. L'offre devrait se clôturer autour du 12 juin 2025, avec Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. en tant que gestionnaire principal unique. AMSC prévoit d'utiliser le produit net pour le fonds de roulement, des besoins généraux d'entreprise et des acquisitions stratégiques potentielles. L'offre est réalisée dans le cadre d'une déclaration d'enregistrement en étagère effective déposée auprès de la SEC.
American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) hat den Preis für sein öffentliches Angebot von 4.125.000 Stammaktien zu je 28,00 USD bekanntgegeben und erwartet Bruttoerlöse von 115,5 Millionen USD. Dem Underwriter wurde eine 30-tägige Option eingeräumt, bis zu 618.750 zusätzliche Aktien zu kaufen. Das Angebot soll voraussichtlich um den 12. Juni 2025 abgeschlossen werden, wobei Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. als alleiniger Book-Running-Manager fungiert. AMSC plant, die Nettoerlöse für Betriebskapital, allgemeine Unternehmenszwecke und potenzielle strategische Akquisitionen zu verwenden. Das Angebot erfolgt unter einer wirksamen Shelf-Registrierungserklärung, die bei der SEC eingereicht wurde.
Positive
  • Expected to raise substantial capital of $115.5 million through the offering
  • Proceeds will strengthen working capital and enable potential strategic acquisitions
  • Underwriters have option to purchase additional shares worth approximately $17.3 million
Negative
  • Potential dilution of existing shareholders' equity
  • Share offering may put downward pressure on stock price
  • Uncertainty around specific use of proceeds beyond general corporate purposes

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AMSC's $115.5M stock offering dilutes shareholders by ~11% but strengthens its balance sheet for potential strategic acquisitions.

AMSC has priced a $115.5 million public offering of common stock at $28.00 per share, issuing 4,125,000 new shares with an additional 618,750 shares available through underwriter options. This move represents significant equity dilution for existing shareholders - approximately 11% based on their outstanding share count before this offering.

The $28.00 offering price likely reflects some discount to recent trading prices, which is typical for secondary offerings to ensure sufficient demand. While dilutive in the near term, this capital raise substantially strengthens AMSC's balance sheet, providing critical funds for working capital and potential strategic acquisitions.

The timing suggests management believes additional capital is necessary either to fund ongoing operations or to capitalize on acquisition opportunities in the power resiliency solutions market. The company's focus on megawatt-scale power resiliency and naval fleet systems positions it in growing markets, particularly as grid infrastructure upgrades and naval modernization continue to be priorities.

The participation of established financial institutions like Oppenheimer as book-runner and Craig-Hallum and Roth Capital as managers lends credibility to the offering. While dilution is an immediate concern, if management successfully deploys this capital toward accretive acquisitions or high-return internal projects, the long-term benefits could potentially outweigh the dilutive effect.

AYER, Mass., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Superconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: AMSC), a leading system provider of megawatt-scale power resiliency solutions that orchestrate the rhythm and harmony of power on the grid™ and protect and expand the capability and resiliency of our Navy’s fleet, announced today that it has priced its underwritten public offering of 4,125,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $28.00 per share. AMSC expects the gross proceeds from this offering to be $115,500,000, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and other estimated offering expenses. AMSC intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and general corporate purposes, including potential strategic acquisitions. AMSC has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 618,750 additional shares of its common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. AMSC expects to close the offering, subject to customary conditions, on or about June 12, 2025.

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering. Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC is acting as lead manager and Roth Capital Partners is acting as co-manager for 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 (SEC) and is effective. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the offering has been filed with the SEC and a final prospectus supplement will be filed with the SEC. Copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the securities being offered may also be obtained, when available, from Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Attention: Syndicate Prospectus Department, 85 Broad Street, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10004, or by telephone at (212) 667-8563, or by email at [email protected]. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus will also be available on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.

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 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.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the completion of the offering, the expected gross proceeds therefrom, the intended use of net proceeds therefrom, and other statements containing the words “intends,” "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "will" and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements represent management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. There are a number of important factors that could materially impact the value of AMSC’s common stock or cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These important factors include, but are not limited to: the risk and uncertainties associated with market conditions, satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the public offering, as well as risks and uncertainties in AMSC’s business, including those risks discussed in the "Risk Factors" section in the preliminary prospectus supplement related to the offering and in Part I, Item 1A of AMSC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and AMSC’s other reports filed with the SEC. These important factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements made herein and presented elsewhere by management from time to time. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While AMSC may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, AMSC disclaims any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause its views to change. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. This caution is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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FAQ

What is the price per share for AMSC's public offering in June 2025?

AMSC has priced its public offering at $28.00 per share

How much money does AMSC expect to raise from the public offering?

AMSC expects to raise gross proceeds of $115.5 million from the offering of 4,125,000 shares

Who is the lead underwriter for AMSC's 2025 public offering?

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering

What will AMSC use the proceeds from the offering for?

AMSC plans to use the net proceeds for working capital, general corporate purposes, and potential strategic acquisitions

When is AMSC's public offering expected to close?

The offering is expected to close on or about June 12, 2025, subject to customary conditions
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