Ascent Solar prices 1.8M shares at $5.50 in private placement

Core Viewpoint - Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) has entered into definitive agreements for a private placement of common stock and warrants, aiming to raise approximately $10 million in gross proceeds, with potential additional proceeds of $15 million if warrants are fully exercised [1]. Group 1: Private Placement Details - The company will sell a total of 1,818,182 shares of common stock and associated warrants at a price of $5.50 per share [1]. - The series A warrants will allow the purchase of up to 1,818,182 shares, while the short-term series B warrants will allow the purchase of up to 909,091 shares, both with an exercise price of $5.50 [1]. - The private placement is expected to close around January 26, subject to customary closing conditions [1]. Group 2: Warrant Expiration and Proceeds - The series A warrants will expire five years from the effective date of the Resale Registration Statement, while the short-term series B warrants will expire eighteen months from the same date [1]. - The gross proceeds from the offering are expected to be approximately $10 million before deducting fees and expenses [1]. - If the series A and short-term series B warrants are fully exercised on a cash basis, the company could receive an additional gross proceeds of approximately $15 million [1].