ELKO, Nev. – U.S. Gold Corp. (NASDAQ: USAU), a gold and exploration and development company, has entered into a purchase agreement with select investors for a registered direct offering and concurrent private placement transaction. The deal involves the sale of 1,400,000 shares of common stock at $3.50 each and warrants to purchase an equal number of shares at $4.48 per share, with total gross proceeds amounting to approximately $4.9 million.
The warrants can be exercised starting six months after issuance and will expire five years from the initial exercise date. The transaction is slated for closure around April 19, 2024, pending the fulfillment of standard closing conditions.
The common stock is offered under a shelf registration statement and accompanying prospectus filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and declared effective on May 12, 2022. A final prospectus supplement related to the offering will be filed with the SEC.
However, the warrants and the shares of common stock they represent have not been registered under the Securities Act and are being offered in a private placement. As such, they may not be sold in the U.S. without registration or an exemption from registration requirements.
U.S. Gold Corp.’s portfolio includes the CK Gold Project in Wyoming, the Keystone property on Nevada’s Cortez Trend, and the Challis Gold Project in Idaho. The company’s forward-looking statements indicate that the proceeds may be used to develop the CK Gold Project and for future exploration programs, although these plans are subject to various risks and market conditions.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement from U.S. Gold Corp.
InvestingPro Insights
As U.S. Gold Corp. (NASDAQ: USAU) navigates its latest financial venture, investors are keeping a close eye on the company’s performance metrics and market indicators. According to InvestingPro data, U.S. Gold Corp. currently holds a market capitalization of $41.34 million. The company’s Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio stands at -5.87, reflecting the challenges it faces in turning a profit, with analysts not expecting profitability this year, as highlighted by one of the InvestingPro Tips. The P/E ratio worsened slightly over the last twelve months as of Q3 2024, adjusting to -6.15.
Despite a challenging financial landscape, U.S. Gold Corp. has demonstrated a strong return over the last month, with a 1-month price total return of 21.07%. This surge is part of a larger trend, with a 6-month price total return of 26.76%. Another InvestingPro Tip points out that the company holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet, which could provide some financial flexibility in its operations and development projects.
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