DPRO.NASDAQDraganfly INC

SCHEDULE 13G: CVI Investments and Heights Capital Management Disclose 9.9% Stake in Draganfly Inc.

Sentiment:

Beneficial Ownership Disclosure


CVI Investments, Inc. and its investment manager, Heights Capital Management, Inc., have disclosed a combined beneficial ownership of 9.9% in Draganfly Inc., totaling 1,379,184 common shares.

Capital raiseThe beneficial ownership includes shares issuable upon the exercise of warrants, which typically originate from a capital raise event.The filing references Draganfly Inc.'s Prospectus Supplement filed on June 12, 2025, which indicates 13,426,460 shares outstanding as of the completion of an offering, implying a recent capital raise through a securities offering.

Summary

  • CVI Investments, Inc. and Heights Capital Management, Inc. (collectively, "Reporting Persons") have filed a Schedule 13G disclosing beneficial ownership of Draganfly Inc. common shares.
  • The Reporting Persons collectively beneficially own 1,379,184 common shares of Draganfly Inc.
  • This ownership represents 9.9% of Draganfly Inc.'s outstanding common shares.
  • The beneficially owned shares consist of 1,000,000 direct shares and additional shares issuable upon the exercise of warrants.
  • The warrants are subject to a blocker provision, preventing exercise if beneficial ownership would exceed 9.99%.
  • Heights Capital Management, Inc. acts as the investment manager for CVI Investments, Inc., exercising shared voting and dispositive power over the reported shares.
  • The shares were not acquired for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Draganfly Inc.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership, which is neutral in sentiment. The presence of institutional investors can be seen as a positive signal, but the filing itself does not convey explicit positive or negative sentiment regarding the company's performance.

Positives

  • Disclosure of a significant 9.9% stake by institutional investors (CVI Investments, Inc. and Heights Capital Management, Inc.) indicates institutional interest and confidence in Draganfly Inc.
  • The investment includes both direct share ownership and warrants, suggesting a structured investment approach or potential for future capital deployment.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing indicates continued institutional investment activity in the drone technology or related sectors, as Draganfly Inc. is known for its drone solutions.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders may view the disclosure of a significant institutional stake as a positive indicator of investor confidence and liquidity.
  • The filing does not directly impact employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors of Draganfly Inc.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2015-07-16Date of Limited Power of Attorney agreement between CVI Investments, Inc. and Heights Capital Management, Inc.
2025-06-11Date of event which required the filing of this Schedule 13G statement.
2025-06-12Date of filing of Draganfly Inc.'s Prospectus Supplement (to Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus dated June 30, 2023, Registration No. 333-271498), indicating 13,426,460 shares outstanding.
2025-06-18Date of signing and filing of the Schedule 13G statement and Joint Filing Agreement.

Keywords

Draganfly Inc., CVI Investments Inc., Heights Capital Management Inc., Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Shares, Investment Management, Warrants, SEC Filing, Institutional Investor

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