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Standard Lithium Prices $130 Million Equity Offering as Shares Slide

The company plans to fund the South West Arkansas project plus the Franklin project using the new capital.

Overview

  • The company priced 29,885,057 new shares at $4.35 each for gross proceeds of about $130 million and granted underwriters an option for 4,482,758 additional shares.
  • The deal is led by Morgan Stanley and Evercore ISI and is expected to close on or about Oct. 20.
  • Shares fell about 23% to $4.15 on Oct. 17, according to Benzinga Pro data.
  • Net proceeds are earmarked for capital expenditures at the South West Arkansas Project and the Franklin Project in East Texas, as well as working capital and general corporate purposes.
  • A definitive feasibility study filed Oct. 14 for South West Arkansas outlines 22,500 tonnes per year over a 20-year life and estimates a 34‑month build to first operations; the project is being developed with Equinor, with Standard Lithium holding a 55% stake.