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AYER, Mass. - American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:AMSC) announced Tuesday it plans to launch an underwritten public offering of its common stock. The power resiliency solutions provider, whose stock has surged over 10% in the past week and maintains a strong balance sheet with more cash than debt, also intends to grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares.
The company stated the offering is subject to market conditions, with no guarantees regarding completion timing or final terms. AMSC plans to use the net proceeds for working capital, general corporate purposes, and potential strategic acquisitions.
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. will serve as the sole book-running manager for the offering. A shelf registration statement relating to the shares has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is effective.
A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the offering terms will be filed with the SEC. The final terms will be disclosed in a final prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC.
AMSC specializes in megawatt-scale power resiliency solutions for electrical grids and naval fleet protection systems. The announcement comes shortly after the company filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement from the company.
In other recent news, American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) reported its fourth-quarter fiscal year 2024 earnings, exceeding analyst expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.12, compared to the forecasted $0.08. However, the company reported revenue of $55.59 million, which fell short of the anticipated $59.17 million. Despite the revenue miss, AMSC’s overall revenue for the quarter increased by 59% year-over-year to $66.7 million, with the Grid Business being a major contributor. The company ended the fiscal year with a total revenue of $222.8 million, marking a 53% increase from the previous year. AMSC maintains a strong cash position with $85.4 million on hand, which supports its future growth initiatives. For the upcoming quarter, AMSC projects revenue between $64 million and $68 million, with expected net income exceeding $1 million. The company also announced its expansion into the defense sector with a new order from the Royal Canadian Navy, highlighting its strategic growth in global defense markets.
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