S-1/A: Richtech Robotics Files Amendment No. 1 to S-1 Registration Statement for Potential $50 Million Stock Offering
Summary
- Richtech Robotics Inc. has filed Amendment No. 1 to its Form S-1 registration statement with the SEC.
- The amendment pertains to the potential resale of up to 12,983,208 shares of Class B common stock by YA II PN, Ltd., the selling stockholder.
- This resale is related to a standby equity purchase agreement (SEPA) where the investor, YA II PN, Ltd., committed to purchase up to $50 million of Richtech's Class B common stock over 24 months.
- The purchase price for the shares will be 96% of the lowest volume weighted average trading price (VWAP) over three trading days following Richtech's advance notice.
- The 12,983,208 shares represent 19.99% of the company's outstanding Class B common stock as of the date of the Purchase Agreement.
- This includes SEPA shares, conversion shares issuable upon conversion of notes, and 259,350 commitment shares issued to the investor.
- Richtech can request pre-advances up to $3 million, evidenced by convertible promissory notes, with the first $1 million already advanced on February 15, 2024.
- Each note is subject to a 4% discount and accrues interest at 8% per annum, maturing 12 months after the first note's issuance.
- The company must make monthly repayments of one-ninth of the outstanding principal, plus interest, in cash or by selling SEPA shares.
- The investor can convert the notes into conversion shares at a price initially set at $6.00, but subject to adjustment on May 28, 2024, potentially downwards to the average VWAP of the five trading days prior to that date, but not lower than $1.50 per share.
- The company can redeem the notes early with a 10% premium, giving the investor 10 days to elect to convert.
- The selling stockholder has agreed not to engage in short sales during the term of the purchase agreement.
- Richtech will not receive any proceeds from the sale of Class B common stock by the selling stockholder.
- The company will bear the expenses related to the registration of the Class B common stock.
- Richtech Robotics is an emerging growth company and has taken advantage of certain reduced public company reporting requirements.
- The company's Class B common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol RR.
- On March 1, 2024, the last reported sale price for our Class B common stock was $1.59 per share.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is neutral in tone, primarily outlining the terms of a stock offering and related agreements. While the potential access to capital is positive, the potential dilution and associated risks temper the overall sentiment.
Highlights
- Richtech Robotics has filed an amendment to its S-1 registration statement for the potential resale of up to 12,983,208 Class B shares.
- YA II PN, Ltd. has committed to purchase up to $50 million of Richtech's Class B common stock over 24 months under a standby equity purchase agreement.
- The purchase price is 96% of the lowest VWAP over three trading days following Richtech's advance notice.
- The investor received 259,350 commitment shares.
- Richtech can obtain pre-advances up to $3 million via convertible notes, with the first $1 million already advanced.
- The notes have an 8% interest rate and a conversion price initially at $6.00, potentially adjusting downwards to $1.50 on May 28, 2024.
- The company can redeem the notes early with a 10% premium.
- The selling stockholder has agreed not to engage in short sales.
- Richtech will not receive proceeds from the resale of shares by the selling stockholder.
Positives
- The standby equity purchase agreement provides Richtech Robotics with access to up to $50 million in capital over 24 months.
- The ability to draw down funds as needed offers flexibility in managing the company's financial needs.
- The early redemption option on the convertible notes allows Richtech to manage its debt obligations.
- The agreement with the investor prohibits short selling, which could help stabilize the company's stock price.
- The company retains control over the timing and amount of sales of Class B common stock to the investor.
Negatives
- The company will not receive any proceeds from the resale of shares by the selling stockholder.
- The potential dilution of existing shareholders due to the issuance of new shares under the purchase agreement.
- The conversion price of the notes can be adjusted downwards, potentially leading to further dilution.
- The company is responsible for the expenses related to the registration of the Class B common stock.
- The company's reliance on the investor for funding could limit its ability to pursue other financing options.
Risks
- The company operates in an emerging market, which makes it difficult to evaluate its business and prospects.
- The company operates in an emerging industry that is subject to rapid technological change and will experience increasing competition.
- The company's business plans require a significant amount of capital.
- Future capital needs may require the company to sell additional equity or debt securities that may dilute its stockholders.
- The company has limited experience in operating its robots in a variety of environments.
- Unforeseen safety issues with the company's products could result in injuries to people which could result in adverse effects on its business and reputation.
- The company must successfully manage product introductions and transitions in order to remain competitive.
- The company's international expansion plans, if implemented, will subject it to a variety of risks that may harm its business.
- The company relies on third party manufacturers/suppliers, which may increase the risk that it will not have sufficient quantities of its products or such quantities at an acceptable cost, which could delay, prevent or impair its development or commercialization efforts.
- If the company fails to protect or enforce its intellectual property or proprietary rights, its business and operating results could be harmed.
- The company may become subject to new or changing governmental regulations relating to the design, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, servicing, or use of its products, and a failure to comply with such regulations could lead to withdrawal or recall of its products from the market, delay its projected revenues, increase cost, or make its business unviable if it is unable to modify its products to comply.
- The company may become involved in legal and regulatory proceedings and commercial or contractual disputes, which could have an adverse effect on its profitability and financial position.
- The company is subject to, and must remain in compliance with, numerous laws and governmental regulations across various jurisdictions concerning the manufacturing, use, distribution and sale of its products.
- The company's limited operating history and evolving business make it difficult to evaluate its current business and future prospects.
- If the company were to lose the services of members of its senior management team, it may not be able to execute its business strategy.
- The company is currently a small organization and will need to hire additional qualified personnel to effectively implement its strategic plan, and if it is unable to attract and retain highly qualified employees, it may not be able to continue to grow its business.
- The company is an emerging growth company, and will be able take advantage of reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies, which could make its Class B common stock less attractive to investors.
- The company will incur significantly increased costs as a result of and devote substantial management time to operating as a public company.
- The company's management has limited experience in operating a public company.
- An active trading market for the company's Class B common stock may not develop or be sustained.
- The trading price of the company's Class B common stock may be volatile, and you could lose all or part of your investment.
- Future sales of the company's Class B common stock or securities convertible into its Class B common stock may depress its stock price.
- The company's failure to meet the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq could result in a delisting of its Class B common stock.
- The company's directors, executive officers and principal stockholders have substantial control over it and could delay or prevent a change of corporate control.
- FINRA sales practice requirements may limit a stockholders ability to buy and sell the company's Class B common stock.
- The sale or the anticipation of the sale by the Selling Stockholder may have an adverse effect upon the market price of the company's Class B common stock.
- It is not possible to predict the actual number of shares the company will sell under its agreement with the Investor, or the actual gross proceeds resulting from those sales.
- Investors who buy shares at different times will likely pay different prices.
Future Outlook
The company intends to establish itself as the leading provider of service robotic solutions by developing, manufacturing, and deploying novel products that address the growing need for automation in the service industry.
Industry Context
The company operates in the service robotics market, targeting the hospitality sector and other labor-intensive industries. The market is in the early stages of adoption, with North America expected to be driven by the automation of menial tasks.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- The document states that Richtech Robotics believes its Matradee robot is one of the earliest restaurant service robots to launch in the U.S. market.
- The document states that Richtech Robotics believes there is only one other competitive product that was launched for room service delivery prior to our Richie and Robbie being introduced to the market.
- The document states that Richtech Robotics believes ADAM to be one of the earliest commercialized humanoid robots in the U.S. that can be utilized to serve both food and beverages in a real-world environment.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders may experience dilution due to the issuance of new shares.
- The company's access to capital could benefit employees and customers through continued operations and innovation.
- The agreement with the investor could impact the company's financial stability and future growth prospects.
Next Steps
- The registration statement needs to be declared effective by the SEC.
- The company may then issue advance notices to the investor to draw down funds under the purchase agreement.
- The investor may then resell the shares of Class B common stock.
Related Party Transactions
- The company entered into a Purchase Agreement with YA II PN, Ltd., pursuant to which the Investor has agreed to purchase up to $50 million of the Company's shares of Class B common stock over the course of 24 months after the date of the Purchase Agreement.
Key Dates
- July 2016: Richtech Creative Displays LLC founded in Nevada
- June 2022: Richtech Creative Displays LLC converted to Richtech Robotics Inc.
- November 21, 2023: Company consummated its initial public offering of 2,100,000 shares of Class B common stock at a price of $5.00 per share
- December 22, 2023: Underwriters purchased an additional 42,563 shares of Class B common stock at a price of $5.00 per share
- February 15, 2024: Company entered into the Purchase Agreement with YA II PN, Ltd., and the first Pre-Advance, in the principal amount of $1,000,000, was advanced
- March 1, 2024: The last reported sale price for our Class B common stock was $1.59 per share.
- March 14, 2024: Company and the Investor entered into a letter agreement to amend the terms of each Note
- March 29, 2024: Date of the prospectus
- May 21, 2024: Representatives Warrants will be exercisable
- May 28, 2024: Reset Date for Conversion Price
- November 21, 2028: Representatives Warrants terminate
- February 16, 2026: Purchase Agreement will terminate automatically
Keywords
Filings with Classifications
Annual Report Amendment
- The company's total revenue decreased from $8,759 thousand in 2023 to $4,240 thousand in 2024.
- The company experienced a net loss of $8,140 thousand in 2024, compared to a net loss of $339 thousand in 2023.
Annual Report Amendment
- On September 3, 2024, the Company issued the following securities to certain institutional investors, pursuant to that certain Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 29, 2024, and to certain retail purchasers (together with the institutional investors, the Investors), pursuant to the Companys prospectus, dated August 29, 2024, as filed with the SEC on August 30, 2024, in a public offering: (i) an aggregate of 13,242,963 shares of the Companys Class B common stock, (ii) pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 2,312,594 shares of Class B common stock (the Pre-Funded Warrants), and (iii) warrants to purchase up to 15,555,557 shares of Class B common stock (the Common Warrants), at a purchase price per share and accompanying Common Warrant of $1.35.
Quarterly Report
- The company reported a net loss of $3.548 million, which is worse than the net loss of $2.750 million in the same period last year.
Quarterly Report
- The company issued an aggregate of 3,814,611 shares of Class B common stock and received aggregate proceeds of $5,149,724.85 in January 2025.
- The company entered into a warrant exercise inducement offer letter with a holder of Existing Warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 2,699,797 shares of its Class B common stock, to exercise its Existing Warrants at the existing exercise price of $1.35 per share, generating gross proceeds of approximately $3,644,726 before deducting financial advisory fees.
- In consideration for the immediate exercise of the Existing Warrants, the Company issued to such holder 2,699,797 new warrants (the Inducement Warrants) with an exercise price of $4.00 per share, which are immediately exercisable and valid for five years from issuance (the Armistice Warrant Inducement).
Current Report
- Richtech Robotics is set to receive approximately $3.64 million in gross proceeds from the exercise of existing warrants.
- The company is issuing new warrants with an exercise price of $4.00 per share as an inducement for the warrant holder to exercise their existing warrants.
Annual Results
- The company's revenue decreased significantly due to the transition to a RaaS model.
- The company's net loss increased substantially compared to the previous year.
Current Report
- The company's stock price falling below $1.00 for 30 consecutive days is worse than expected and triggers a delisting notice from Nasdaq.
Public Offering Announcement
- The company completed a public offering of 13,242,963 shares of Class B common stock, pre-funded warrants for 2,312,594 shares, and warrants for 15,555,557 shares.
- The offering generated approximately $19.4 million in net proceeds for the company.
- The company is restricted from issuing common stock or equivalents for 90 days and from variable rate transactions for one year, with some exceptions.
Registration Statement
- Richtech Robotics is seeking to raise up to $1,087,502.30 through the sale of Class B common stock, pre-funded warrants, warrants, and placement agent warrants.
- The offering is being conducted to raise additional capital for the company.
- The Placement Agent is acting as the placement agent on behalf of the Company on a best efforts basis.
Registration Statement
- Richtech Robotics is conducting a public offering to sell up to 14,492,753 shares of Class B common stock and warrants to purchase an equal number of shares.
- The company is also offering pre-funded warrants as an alternative to shares for investors who might exceed beneficial ownership limits.
- The assumed combined offering price is $1.38 per share and accompanying warrant, based on the stock's price on August 23, 2024.
- The company aims to raise up to $20 million through this offering.
Quarterly Report
- The company entered into a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement with YA II PN, Ltd. for up to $50 million.
- The company received $3 million in pre-advances via convertible promissory notes, which were fully repaid in July 2024.
- The company issued 259,350 shares of Class B common stock as a commitment fee.
Quarterly Report
- The company reported a net loss of $5.181 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2024, which is worse than the loss of $2.543 million for the same period in 2023.
- Product revenue decreased by 55% due to the transition to a RaaS model, which is worse than the previous period.
Quarterly Report
- The company's net loss increased significantly compared to the same period last year, indicating worse than expected financial performance.
- Product revenue decreased by 59%, which is a significant drop and worse than expected.
Quarterly Report
- The company entered into a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement with YA II PN, Ltd., which could provide up to $50 million in funding over 24 months.
- The company issued three convertible promissory notes for $1 million each, with the first two in February and March 2024, and the third in April 2024.
- The company issued 259,350 shares of Class B common stock to the investor as a commitment fee.
Debt Financing Agreement
- The promissory note represents a $1 million capital raise for Richtech Robotics.
- The company may need to raise additional capital through share sales to meet its monthly payment obligations under the note.
- The conversion feature of the note could result in a future capital raise through the issuance of new shares to the investor.
S-1/A Filing
- Richtech Robotics has a standby equity purchase agreement with YA II PN, Ltd. for up to $50 million.
- The company may issue up to 12,983,208 shares of Class B common stock to the investor.
- The company can obtain pre-advances up to $3 million via convertible notes.
Annual Report Amendment
- The company's revenue increased by 45% year-over-year, indicating better than expected growth.
- The company's gross profit margin increased from 65% to 69%, indicating improved profitability.
- The company's net loss decreased from $507 thousand to $339 thousand, indicating improved financial performance.
Debt Financing Agreement
- The company has raised $1 million through a promissory note.
- The note can be converted into Class B common stock, potentially leading to further equity issuance.
- The company may need to issue shares to cover monthly payments if it does not have sufficient cash.
S-1 Filing
- The document details a potential capital raise of up to $50 million through a standby equity purchase agreement with YA II PN, Ltd.
- The agreement allows Richtech to sell shares of Class B common stock to the investor over a 24-month period.
- The company can also receive pre-advances of up to $3 million via convertible promissory notes.
Material Definitive Agreement Amendment
- The agreement involves a potential $50 million share purchase agreement with YA II PN, Ltd.
- The company has received a $1 million pre-advance and is expected to receive two additional $1 million pre-advances upon the satisfaction of certain conditions.
Financing Agreement Announcement
- Richtech Robotics has entered into a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement with YA II PN, Ltd. for up to $50 million.
- The company has also secured a pre-advance facility of up to $3 million.
- The company will issue shares to the investor as part of the agreement.
Standby Equity Purchase Agreement
- The document details a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement for up to $50 million.
- The agreement includes a pre-advance of up to $3 million, with the first $1 million already advanced.
- The company can issue shares to the investor over a 24-month period, subject to certain conditions and limitations.
Quarterly Report
- The company's net loss increased significantly compared to the same period last year, indicating worse than expected financial performance.
Annual Report
- The company reported a net loss of $339 thousand in 2023, compared to a net loss of $507 thousand in 2022, indicating that while losses have decreased, the company is still not profitable.
Annual Report
- The company anticipates that it will need additional funding in connection with its continuing operations after twelve months.
- The company expects to finance its future cash needs through public or private equity or debt financings, third-party funding, and other arrangements.
- The company will continue seeking additional capital to expand its operations, advance its products, and scale its sales and marketing capabilities.
- The company will continue seeking additional financing sources to meet its working capital requirements, make investment in research and development and make capital expenditures needed to maintain and expand its business.
- If the company raises additional funds through further issuances of equity or convertible debt securities, its existing stockholders could suffer significant dilution.
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