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Sharps Technology INC
NASDAQ
DEFA14A: Sharps Technology Urges Shareholders to Approve Proposals at Special Meeting
Sentiment:
Proxy Statement
3 July 2024 11:16 AM
Sharps Technology encourages shareholders to vote in favor of proposals at the upcoming special meeting on July 15, 2024, which are critical for the company's future operations and Nasdaq listing.
Capital raise
The company is seeking approval to increase the authorized number of shares of common stock, which may be required for future equity transactions.
The company is also seeking approval to issue securities in non-public offerings where the maximum discount will be equivalent to a discount not to exceed 20% below the market price of the company's common stock.
Summary
- Sharps Technology is urging its shareholders to vote in favor of three proposals at the special meeting scheduled for July 15, 2024.
- The proposals are related to increasing the authorized number of shares, potentially implementing a reverse stock split (up to 1-for-8), and issuing securities in non-public offerings with a maximum discount of 20% below market price.
- The company emphasizes that failure to pass these proposals could impair its ability to execute essential business matters and maintain its Nasdaq listing.
- Shareholders of record as of May 17, 2024, are eligible to vote, and final votes must be cast by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 12, 2024.
- The company provides instructions on how to vote via internet, telephone, or online during the special meeting.
Sentiment
Score: 6
Explanation: The sentiment is neutral to slightly positive. While the company is proactively addressing its capital structure, the need for a reverse stock split and potential equity transactions suggests underlying financial pressures. The emphasis on shareholder approval indicates the importance of these measures for the company's future.
Highlights
- Sharps Technology is holding a special meeting of stockholders on July 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
- The company is urging shareholders to vote in favor of three key proposals.
- These proposals include increasing the authorized number of shares, a potential reverse stock split of up to 1-for-8, and the ability to issue securities in non-public offerings with a maximum discount of 20%.
- Failure to pass these proposals could materially impair the company's ability to operate successfully and maintain its Nasdaq listing.
- Shareholders of record as of May 17, 2024, are eligible to vote, and the deadline for voting is July 12, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Positives
- The company is proactively engaging with shareholders to ensure the passage of critical proposals.
- The proposals aim to provide the company with greater flexibility in managing its capital structure and maintaining its Nasdaq listing.
- The company is providing multiple avenues for shareholders to vote, including online, telephone, and during the special meeting.
Negatives
- The company highlights that failure to pass the proposals could impair its ability to execute essential business matters.
- The potential reverse stock split, while aimed at maintaining Nasdaq listing, could be perceived negatively by some investors.
Risks
- Failure to secure the required votes for the proposals poses a significant risk to the company's future operations and Nasdaq listing.
- The company's ability to raise capital and execute its business plan is contingent on the passage of these proposals.
- The forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including the company's ability to raise capital, protect intellectual property, and compete effectively.
Future Outlook
The company's future operating results, liquidity, and capital resources outlook are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including the ability to raise capital, protect intellectual property, and compete effectively.
Management Comments
- The Board of Directors emphasizes the importance of this shareholders vote.
- The Board of Directors believes passing these proposals is in the Company's best interest.
- The Company encourages you to vote, even if you no longer own the shares but were a shareholder of record on the record date of May 17, 2024.
Industry Context
Sharps Technology operates in the medical device and pharmaceutical packaging industry, focusing on innovative syringe products. The need to increase authorized shares and potentially implement a reverse stock split suggests the company may be facing financial challenges or seeking to fund expansion and innovation.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- It is difficult to compare Sharps Technology to industry standards without specific financial data or details on their product performance.
- However, companies like Becton Dickinson and Medtronic are major players in the medical device industry, and their financial performance and market capitalization could serve as benchmarks.
- Similarly, companies involved in pharmaceutical packaging, such as West Pharmaceutical Services, could provide a basis for comparison.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders will be directly impacted by the outcome of the vote, as it will affect the company's ability to execute its business plan and maintain its Nasdaq listing.
- Employees may be indirectly impacted, as the company's financial stability and future growth prospects depend on the passage of these proposals.
Next Steps
- Shareholders need to vote on the proposals by July 12, 2024.
- The special meeting will be held on July 15, 2024, where the results of the vote will be announced.
Key Dates
- May 17, 2024: Record date for shareholders eligible to vote at the special meeting.
- June 26, 2024: Definitive proxy statement filed.
- July 3, 2024: Date of the press release urging shareholders to vote.
- July 12, 2024: Deadline for shareholders to cast their votes (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time).
- July 15, 2024: Date of the special meeting of stockholders (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time).
Keywords
Sharps Technology, Special Meeting, Shareholders, Proxy Vote, Proposals, Reverse Stock Split, Nasdaq, Equity Transactions, Authorized Shares, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical Packaging
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Sharps Technology INC
NASDAQ
Sector: TBD
Filings with Classifications
Delay expected
18 April 2025 5:25 PM
Current Report
- The company delayed the adoption of the Clawback Policy.
Worse than expected
18 April 2025 5:25 PM
Current Report
- The company failed to adopt the Clawback Policy in a timely manner, which is worse than expected for a Nasdaq-listed company.
Worse than expected
4 April 2025 5:00 PM
8-K Filing
- The company failed to meet the minimum stockholders' equity requirement for continued listing on the NASDAQ.
Worse than expected
2 April 2025 4:05 PM
Current Report
- The reverse stock split proposal failed to pass, which may limit the company's ability to meet Nasdaq listing requirements or improve its stock price.
Capital raise
2 April 2025 4:05 PM
Current Report
- The company consummated an offering and sale of securities on January 29, 2025.
- Stockholders voted to authorize the issuance of warrants and shares of common stock underlying the warrants in connection with this offering.
Better than expected
1 April 2025 5:24 PM
SEC Form 4 Filing
- The CEO increasing his stake in the company is a positive signal.
Capital raise
27 March 2025 5:30 PM
Annual Results
- The company completed a $20 million offering in January 2025.
- The company entered into subscription agreements with certain institutional investors in December 2024.
- The company entered into a securities purchase agreement and Senior Secured Note for an aggregate principal amount of $4.375 million in September 2024.
- The company completed two simultaneous offerings in September 2023.
- The company completed a securities purchase agreement with institutional investors in February 2023.
Delay expected
27 March 2025 5:30 PM
Annual Results
- The Company has delayed the commercialization of the Sharps Provensa product line.
- The products specialized technology requires further design and assembly optimization, which requires further capital investment and not currently budgeted.
Worse than expected
27 March 2025 5:30 PM
Annual Results
- The company has not generated any revenue to date.
- The company reported a net loss of $9.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
- The company forfeited a $1 million escrow deposit related to a terminated asset acquisition agreement.
Worse than expected
20 March 2025 8:38 AM
8-K Filing / Press Release
- The company is at risk of being delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Worse than expected
14 March 2025 4:17 PM
8-K Filing
- The company received a delisting notice from Nasdaq due to its failure to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share.
Capital raise
11 February 2025 4:05 PM
Proxy Statement
- The company consummated a public offering on January 29, 2025, issuing units consisting of common stock, Series A Warrants, and Series B Warrants.
- The company also issued pre-funded units consisting of pre-funded warrants, Series A Warrants, and Series B Warrants.
- The company received net proceeds of approximately $18.2 million from the offering.
- The company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes and to repay the principal amount of $4,375,000 in outstanding senior notes of the Company.
Capital raise
30 January 2025 4:30 PM
Capital Markets Transaction Announcement
- Sharps Technology completed a public offering of common stock and warrants, raising approximately $20 million in gross proceeds.
- The offering included 14,285,714 common units or pre-funded units, each consisting of common stock or a pre-funded warrant, a Series A warrant, and a Series B warrant.
- Aegis Capital Corp. exercised its over-allotment option with respect to 2,142,857 Series A Warrants and 2,142,857 Series B Warrants.
Capital raise
28 January 2025 6:08 AM
Securities Registration Amendment
- The company is seeking to raise additional capital by offering units consisting of common stock and warrants.
- The maximum aggregate offering price of the units together with pre-funded units is $20,000,000.
- The total offering amount is $80,500,000 including common stock underlying the warrants.
Capital raise
27 January 2025 4:35 PM
S-1/A Filing
- The document details the terms of Series A and Series B warrants, which are often issued in connection with a capital raise.
- The warrants provide the holders with the right to purchase common stock at a specified exercise price, potentially bringing additional capital to the company upon exercise.
- The filing fee calculation table indicates a proposed maximum offering price of $72,450,000 for the securities being registered, suggesting a significant capital raise.
Capital raise
27 January 2025 12:28 PM
Warrant Agreement
- The warrants represent a potential future capital raise for the company as holders exercise their rights to purchase common stock.
- The exercise of the warrants will result in the issuance of new shares, which will provide the company with additional capital.
Capital raise
22 January 2025 4:06 PM
S-1/A Filing
- Sharps Technology is offering up to 8,108,108 units, each consisting of one share of common stock, one Series A warrant, and one Series B warrant.
- The company is also offering pre-funded units as an alternative for purchasers who would exceed ownership limits, with each pre-funded unit containing a pre-funded warrant, a Series A warrant, and a Series B warrant.
- The company intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including working capital and investments, and to repay $4,174,658 in outstanding senior notes.
Delay expected
10 January 2025 5:21 PM
Prospectus
- There continue to be delays in the commercialization of the Sharps Provensa product line.
Capital raise
10 January 2025 5:21 PM
Prospectus
- The document details a proposed public offering of up to 6,726,457 units, each including common stock and warrants, or pre-funded units as an alternative.
- The company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes and to repay outstanding debt, including $4,174,658 in outstanding senior notes.
Worse than expected
10 January 2025 5:21 PM
Prospectus
- The company has a history of losses and has not generated significant revenue from syringe sales to date, indicating worse than expected financial performance.
Capital raise
6 December 2024 9:22 AM
Capital Raise Announcement
- Sharps Technology is raising capital through the sale of 248,430 shares of common stock.
- The shares are priced at $1.95 each.
- The company expects to receive gross proceeds of $484,438 before fees and commissions.
Better than expected
5 December 2024 10:57 AM
Shareholder Letter
- The company has secured significant sales agreements that will fully utilize current manufacturing capacity and drive substantial revenue growth.
- The company has regained compliance with NASDAQ listing rules, removing a potential risk.
Capital raise
5 December 2024 10:57 AM
Shareholder Letter
- The company is working with both government and private investment sources in Hungary to expand the current manufacturing footprint.
- The company mentions the need to raise capital to fund continuing operations as a risk.
Delay expected
5 December 2024 10:57 AM
Shareholder Letter
- The acquisition of the InjectEZ facility has been delayed due to business developments with the selling partner.
Better than expected
5 December 2024 8:30 AM
Sales Agreement Announcement
- The company has secured significant sales agreements and sold out its existing inventory, indicating better than expected demand for its products.
Capital raise
5 December 2024 8:30 AM
Sales Agreement Announcement
- The company mentions the need to raise capital to fund continuing operations.
- The company is collaborating with both government and private investment sources in Hungary to expand the current manufacturing footprint.
Capital raise
14 November 2024 3:15 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company intends to finance its commercialization activities and its working capital needs largely from the sale of equity securities and/or with additional funding from other traditional financing sources.
- The company completed a debt financing agreement for $4.375 million.
- The company issued 190,773 shares of common stock in a Reg A offering.
- The company issued 260,799 inducement warrants in connection with a warrant inducement program.
Worse than expected
14 November 2024 3:15 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company reported zero revenue for the quarter, which is worse than expected for a company that has been operating for several years.
- The company's working capital is insufficient to fund operations for the next 12 months, indicating a worsening financial situation.
- The company is facing multiple legal challenges, which adds to the negative outlook.
Delay expected
14 November 2024 3:15 PM
Quarterly Report
- There continue to be delays in the commercialization of the Sharps Provensa product line.
- The products specialized technology requires further design and assembly optimization as identified in our previous commercialization efforts.
Worse than expected
15 October 2024 9:19 AM
Corporate Action Announcement
- The reverse stock split is a result of the company's share price falling below the Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement, indicating a negative performance.
Capital raise
30 September 2024 8:21 AM
Proxy Statement
- The company expects to continue to be able to raise capital to grow the Company following the reverse stock split.
- The company states that raising capital will likely be more challenging without shareholder approval of the reverse stock split.
Worse than expected
30 September 2024 8:21 AM
Proxy Statement
- The company needs to implement a reverse stock split to avoid being delisted from the NASDAQ, indicating that the share price is below the minimum bid price requirement.
Capital raise
30 September 2024 8:19 AM
Shareholder Communication
- The company states that the reverse stock split will allow them to have more access to capital to pursue their management teams growth strategies.
- The company expects to continue to be able to raise capital to grow the company following the reverse stock split.
Worse than expected
30 September 2024 8:19 AM
Shareholder Communication
- The company is facing potential delisting from NASDAQ due to its stock price falling below the minimum bid price requirement, indicating worse than expected performance.
Delay expected
30 September 2024 8:19 AM
Shareholder Communication
- The company had previously approved a 1-for-8 reverse stock split in July, but it was not implemented.
Capital raise
23 September 2024 8:13 AM
Bridge Financing Announcement
- The company has entered into a secured bridge loan financing of approximately $3.5 million.
- The financing includes the sale of secured notes and either common stock or pre-funded warrants.
- The company has agreed to file one or more registration statements with the SEC covering the resale of the Common Stock and the Shares issuable upon exercise of the pre-funded warrants.
Worse than expected
4 September 2024 6:12 PM
Proxy Statement
- The company needs to implement a reverse stock split to avoid being delisted from the Nasdaq, indicating that the company's stock price is below the minimum bid price requirement.
Capital raise
14 August 2024 4:41 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company intends to finance its commercialization activities and its working capital needs largely from the sale of equity securities and/or with additional funding from other traditional financing sources.
- The company completed a Reg A offering and warrant inducement program in the second quarter of 2024, raising approximately $3.5 million in gross proceeds.
- The company's stockholders approved an increase in authorized shares of common stock from 100,000,000 shares to 500,000,000 shares.
- The company's stockholders approved a proposal to authorize the Board of Directors to effect a reverse stock split of shares of the Company's common stock, at a ratio of up to 1-for-8.
Worse than expected
14 August 2024 4:41 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's working capital is insufficient to fund operations for the next 12 months, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
- The company has not generated significant revenue from syringe sales to date.
- The company's stock is facing potential delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market due to non-compliance with the minimum bid price rule.
Delay expected
14 August 2024 4:41 PM
Quarterly Report
- There continues to be delays in the commercialization of the Sharps Provensa product line.
Capital raise
30 July 2024 4:05 PM
Corporate Action
- The increase in authorized shares suggests a potential future capital raise through the issuance of new shares.
- The company now has the capacity to issue up to 400 million additional shares of common stock.
Better than expected
25 July 2024 8:30 AM
Supply Agreement Announcement
- The agreement is expected to generate over $50 million in revenue, which is a significant positive development for the company.
- The agreement sells out the current manufacturing capacity of the EU facility, indicating strong demand for the company's products.
Capital raise
18 July 2024 5:10 PM
Special Meeting Results
- The company has been authorized to issue securities in one or more non-public offerings.
- These offerings can be at a discount of up to 20% below the market price of the common stock.
Worse than expected
15 July 2024 5:20 PM
Current Report
- The company received a delisting notice from Nasdaq, indicating a failure to maintain the minimum stock price requirement.
Capital raise
15 July 2024 5:20 PM
Current Report
- The company's stockholders approved a proposal for the issuance of securities in one or more non-public offerings.
- The maximum discount at which the securities will be offered will be equivalent to a discount not to exceed 20% below the market price of the common stock.
Capital raise
9 July 2024 9:13 AM
Proxy Statement
- The company is seeking to increase the authorized number of shares of common stock, if required for future equity transactions.
- The company is seeking approval to issue securities in non-public offerings where the maximum discount will not exceed 20% below the market price of the company's common stock.
Capital raise
9 July 2024 9:11 AM
Shareholder Communication
- The company is seeking authorization to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock.
- The company is seeking authorization to issue securities in non-public offerings with a maximum discount of 20% below the market price.
Capital raise
3 July 2024 11:16 AM
Proxy Statement
- The company is seeking approval to increase the authorized number of shares of common stock, which may be required for future equity transactions.
- The company is also seeking approval to issue securities in non-public offerings where the maximum discount will be equivalent to a discount not to exceed 20% below the market price of the company's common stock.
Capital raise
3 July 2024 11:14 AM
Special Meeting Announcement
- The company is seeking approval to increase the authorized number of shares of common stock, which may be used for future equity transactions.
- The company is also seeking the ability to issue securities in non-public offerings, with a maximum discount of 20% below the market price of the company's common stock.
Capital raise
25 June 2024 6:18 PM
Proxy Statement
- The company is seeking approval to issue securities in one or more non-public offerings.
- The maximum discount at which securities will be offered will be equivalent to a discount of 20% below the market price of our common stock.
- The company may seek to raise additional capital to implement our business strategy and enhance our overall capitalization.
Capital raise
17 June 2024 9:07 AM
Capital Raise Announcement
- The company raised $850,820.00 through the sale of 2,239,000 common shares at $0.38 per share.
- The company also received $330,000.00 from the exercise of 1,000,000 warrants.
- The company issued 1,000,000 new warrants exercisable at $0.45 per share.
Capital raise
4 June 2024 9:19 AM
Capital Raise Announcement
- The company raised $744,040 through the sale of 1,958,000 shares of common stock at $0.38 per share.
- The company received $1,465,715 from the exercise of 4,441,715 warrants.
- The company issued 4,441,715 new warrants exercisable at $0.45 per share.
Capital raise
3 June 2024 6:07 AM
Warrant Issuance Announcement
- The company is issuing new warrants to raise capital.
- The company expects to receive approximately $4,371,524 in gross proceeds if all new warrants are exercised.
- The funds will be used for capital expenditures, working capital, and general corporate purposes.
Better than expected
31 May 2024 8:35 AM
Shareholder Update
- The revised deal terms are better than the original agreement, including a reduced acquisition price and a secured $200 million sales agreement.
Capital raise
30 May 2024 12:17 PM
Warrant Issuance Announcement
- The company is issuing new warrants with an exercise price of $0.45 per share.
- The company expects to receive approximately $3,299,557 in gross proceeds if all new warrants are exercised.
- The proceeds are intended for capital expenditures, working capital, and general corporate purposes.
Better than expected
28 May 2024 1:37 PM
Shareholder Letter
- The company is experiencing increased interest in its products due to FDA recalls and tariffs on Chinese-made syringes, which is expected to lead to substantial revenue growth.
Better than expected
24 May 2024 4:15 PM
Material Definitive Agreement
- The company has secured a significant purchase agreement with Nephron, guaranteeing a minimum of $188.5 million in revenue over five years.
- The amended asset purchase agreement provides clarity on the cash consideration and eliminates a subordinated note, improving the financial terms of the deal.
Delay expected
24 May 2024 4:15 PM
Material Definitive Agreement
- The original Asset Purchase Agreement did not close under its original terms, leading to the need for an amendment.
Delay expected
14 May 2024 4:21 PM
Quarterly Report
- There are ongoing delays in the commercialization of the Sharps Provensa product line due to the need for further design and assembly optimization.
Worse than expected
14 May 2024 4:21 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's net loss was worse than expected due to the lack of revenue and high operating expenses.
- The company's cash balance and working capital are lower than expected, raising concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Capital raise
14 May 2024 4:21 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company intends to finance its commercialization activities and working capital needs largely from the sale of equity securities.
- The company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to raise sufficient financing.
Delay expected
29 March 2024 3:29 PM
Annual Results
- There continues to be delays in the commercialization of the Sharps Provensa product line.
Worse than expected
29 March 2024 3:29 PM
Annual Results
- The company's net loss increased significantly from $4.6 million in 2022 to $9.8 million in 2023.
- The company has not generated any revenue to date, indicating a lack of commercial success.
Capital raise
29 March 2024 3:29 PM
Annual Results
- The company intends to finance its future development and commercialization activities and its working capital needs largely from the sale of equity securities and/or with additional funding from other traditional financing sources.
- The company completed a securities purchase agreement in February 2023 and two simultaneous offerings in September 2023 to raise capital.
Worse than expected
19 January 2024 4:25 PM
Current Report
- The company has failed to maintain the minimum bid price and has been granted a second extension to regain compliance, indicating a continued struggle to meet listing requirements.
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