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Corporate ActionMay 15, 2026, 05:17 PM

POET Technologies Secures $400M Financing; CFO to Retire

AI Summary

POET Technologies Inc. announced a definitive agreement for a non-brokered registered direct offering, securing US$400 million in gross proceeds. The offering includes 19,047,620 common shares and an equal number of warrants at a combined price of US$21.00, representing a premium over the recent NASDAQ closing price. The company plans to use the funds for manufacturing expansion, corporate development, R&D, and general working capital. Additionally, Thomas Mika, the Chief Financial Officer, will retire this year after ten years of service, and a search for his successor is underway.

Key Highlights

  • Secured US$400 million in gross proceeds from a registered direct offering.
  • Issued 19,047,620 common shares and warrants for the same number of shares.
  • Combined price of US$21.00 per common share and accompanying warrant.
  • Warrant exercisable at US$26.15 per share for a period of three years.
  • Funds to be used for manufacturing expansion, corporate development, and R&D.
  • CFO Thomas Mika announced his retirement after ten years of service.
  • Sandeep Kumar was previously appointed Chief Operating Officer.