MicroVision plans $100 million stock offering to fund growth
Company seeks to raise capital through a public offering of common stock units, with proceeds earmarked for R&D and expansion. Shares to trade under MVIS ticker.
MicroVision Inc. said it plans to offer up to $100 million in common stock units through a public offering, with proceeds intended to fund research and development, commercialization efforts, and general corporate purposes.
The company, which develops lidar sensors and imaging technology, said the offering will be conducted through an underwritten public offering. The units will trade under the company’s MVIS ticker on the Nasdaq, subject to regulatory approvals.
MicroVision did not specify the offering price per unit or the number of shares to be issued in the preliminary announcement. The company said it intends to use net proceeds primarily for advancing its lidar-based automotive and industrial applications, as well as for working capital and potential acquisitions.
The offering is not yet priced or scheduled, and no underwriters have been formally named in the announcement. MicroVision said it may also grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares to cover over-allotments.
The company’s lidar technology is used in autonomous vehicle systems, industrial automation, and 3D sensing applications. MicroVision has faced volatility in recent quarters amid broader market uncertainty and competition in the lidar sector.
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