New York, NY, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spartan Capital Securities LLC, a premier investment banking firm, is pleased to announce its role as the sole placement agent in AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.'s (NYSE American: UAVS) successful $6.5 million public offering. The offering, which consisted of units including common shares and warrants, is expected to generate gross proceeds of approximately $6.5 million for AgEagle, before deducting placement agent fees and other expenses.

AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., a leading provider of full-stack flight hardware, sensors, and software solutions for commercial and government applications, plans to utilize the proceeds from this offering for the repayment of an outstanding note and general corporate and working capital purposes.

The offering included 26,900,000 units, each consisting of one share of common stock or one pre-funded warrant, as well as Series A and Series B warrants to purchase additional shares. The Series A warrants have an initial exercise price of $0.24 per share, while the Series B warrants have an initial exercise price of $0.50 per share. Both sets of warrants are exercisable immediately and expire five years from the closing date of the offering. The transaction is expected to close on or about October 1, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.

John Lowry, CEO of Spartan Capital Securities, commented, “We are honored to have acted as the sole placement agent for AgEagle Aerial Systems in this successful public offering. AgEagle is at the forefront of innovation in drone technology, and we believe the capital raised will position them for continued success in the commercial and government sectors. We look forward to supporting their ongoing growth."

Duane Morris LLP served as legal counsel to AgEagle Aerial Systems, while Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP represented Spartan Capital Securities in the transaction.

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