Finalizes $100M Offering at Deep Discount, Issues Shares for Acquisition & Debt, Postpones Shareholder Vote

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New ERA Energy & Digital finalized a $100 million public offering at a deep discount, issued shares for an acquisition and debt conversion, and decided to prepay a convertible note, all contributing to substantial dilution. The special meeting for shareholder approval of certain share issuances was postponed.

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• Finalized $100 Million Public Offering

  The company closed an underwritten public offering of 29,850,746 shares of common stock at $3.35 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately $100 million. This offering was priced at a significant discount to the current market price and represents substantial dilution to existing shareholders.

• Issued Shares for Acquisition and Debt Conversion

  New ERA Energy & Digital issued 2,985,075 shares to SharonAI, Inc. as part of the TCDC acquisition consideration and 1,522,389 shares to Zachary Yi Zhou upon conversion of a $5 million promissory note. Both issuances were at the offering price of $3.35 per share.

• Election to Prepay Convertible Note

  The company delivered notice to SharonAI, Inc. of its irrevocable election to prepay the $50 million senior secured convertible promissory note on April 24, 2026. SharonAI retains the option to convert up to 20% ($10 million) of the note into common stock by April 17, 2026.

• Special Meeting Postponed

  The Special Meeting of Stockholders, which includes a proposal to approve the issuance of shares to SharonAI, Inc. in excess of Nasdaq's share cap rules, has been postponed from April 15, 2026, to April 16, 2026.

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This filing provides critical updates on New ERA Energy & Digital's recent capital activities, culminating in a highly dilutive public offering at a significant discount. The company finalized an underwritten public offering of $100 million at $3.35 per share, a substantial discount to the current market price of $4.28, resulting in approximately 32% dilution to existing shareholders. This capital raise, while crucial for a company facing a going concern warning, comes at a high cost to current equity holders. Additionally, the company issued shares to SharonAI for an acquisition and to a major shareholder for a converted note, further contributing to dilution. The decision to prepay a $50 million convertible note reduces future debt but still allows for potential equity conversion. Investors should note the significant dilution and the unfavorable pricing of the capital raise, which reflects the company's urgent need for funds.