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Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.
On June 15, 2023, Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (the “Company”), provided notice of its termination, effective June 20, 2023, of that certain Sales Agreement, dated as of March 16, 2022 (the “Sales Agreement”), by and among the Company, Cowen and Company, LLC (“Cowen”), and Piper Sandler & Co. (“Piper”). As previously reported, pursuant to the terms of the Sales Agreement, the Company could offer and sell shares of its common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, having aggregate offering sales proceeds of up to $150,000,000 (the “Shares”), through Cowen and Piper (the “2022 ATM Offering Program”). The Company is not subject to any termination penalties related to the termination of the Sales Agreement.
The Company sold 5,241,400 Shares through the 2022 ATM Offering Program and received net proceeds of $72.7 million since March 16, 2022. Although the official termination of the Sales Agreement will take effect on June 20, 2023, the Company will not make any sales under the Sales Agreement.
On June 15, 2023, the Company issued a press release to announce the termination of the Sales Agreement. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Aspen Aerogels, Inc. |
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June 15, 2023 |
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/s/ Ricardo C. Rodriguez |
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Exhibit 99.1
Aspen Aerogels Announces Termination of "At-The-Market" Equity Offering Program
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: ASPN) ("Aspen" or the "Company"), a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions, today announced it has terminated its previously announced "at-the-market" ("ATM") equity offering program.
The Company has initiated the 5-day termination process of the ATM offering, with the termination to take effect on June 20, 2023. The Company will make no sales under the ATM offering during this period.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, nor will there be any sale of the securities in any province, state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such province, state or jurisdiction.
For further information, please see the Company's current report on Form 8-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 15, 2022.
About Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. Aspen Battery Materials, the Company's carbon aerogel initiative, seeks to increase the performance of lithium-ion battery cells to enable EV manufacturers to extend the driving range and reduce the cost of EVs. Aspen's Spaceloft® products provide building owners with industry-leading energy efficiency and fire safety. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Headquartered in Northborough, Mass., Aspen manufactures its products at its East Providence, R.I. facilities.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts but rather are based on Aspen's current expectations, estimates and projections regarding Aspen's business, operations and other factors relating thereto. Words such as "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "anticipate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "expects," "intends," "plans," "projects," "believes," "estimates," "outlook," and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding, the termination of the Company's ATM offering. All such forward-looking statements are based on management's present expectations and are subject to certain factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, outcome of events, timing and performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 16, 2023, as well as any updates to those risk factors filed from time to time in our subsequent periodic and current reports filed with the SEC. All statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and Aspen does not intend to update this information unless required by law.
CONTACT: Investor Relations Contact: Neal Baranosky, Phone: (508) 691-1111 x 8, nbaranosky@aerogel.com; Georg Venturatos / Jared Gornay, Gateway Group, ASPN@gateway-grp.com, Phone: (949) 574-3860; Media Contact: Amy Damiano, Phone: (508) 691-1111 x 5, adamiano@aerogel.com
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| Document Period End Date | Jun. 15, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Aspen Aerogels, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001145986 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Securities Act File Number | 001-36481 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 04-3559972 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 30 Forbes Road |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Building B |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Northborough |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 01532 |
| City Area Code | (508) |
| Local Phone Number | 691-1111 |
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| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
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| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | ASPN |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |