424B5 1 ea0202364-424b5_danimer.htm PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5)
Registration no. 333-267074

Prospectus Supplement

(To prospectus dated September 7, 2022)

 

 

Danimer Scientific, Inc.

 

11,250,000 Shares of Common Stock

Warrants to purchase up to 15,000,000 Shares of Common Stock 

Pre-Funded Warrants to purchase up to 3,750,000 Shares of Common Stock and

Up to 18,750,000 Shares of Common Stock Underlying the Warrants and Pre-Funded Warrants

 

 

We are offering to a certain institutional investor (i) 11,250,000 shares of our Series A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”) and (ii) common stock purchase warrants each to purchase one share of common stock (the “Common Warrants”). The combined offering price per each share of Common Stock and accompanying Common Warrant is $1.00. Each Common Warrant will have an exercise price of $1.33 per share, will be exercisable beginning six months following issuance, and will expire five years and six months from the date of issuance. The Common Stock and the accompanying Common Warrants can only be purchased together in this offering but will be issued separately and will be immediately separable upon issuance. This prospectus supplement also relates to the offering of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of such Common Warrants.

 

We are also offering to this investor, whose purchase of Common Stock in this offering would otherwise result in such purchaser, together with its affiliates, beneficially owning more than 9.99% of our outstanding Common Stock immediately following the consummation of this offering, pre-funded warrants (“Pre-Funded Warrant”) to purchase 3,750,000 shares of Common Stock in lieu of shares of our Common Stock that would otherwise result in such purchaser’s beneficial ownership exceeding 9.99% of our outstanding Common Stock. The purchase price for each Pre-Funded Warrant will equal the per share public offering price for the Common Stock in this offering less the $0.0001 per share exercise price of each such Pre-Funded Warrant. Each Pre-Funded Warrant will be exercisable upon issuance and will expire five years from the date of issuance. For each Pre-Funded Warrant we sell, the number of shares of Common Stock we are offering will be decreased on a one-for-one basis. This prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus also cover the shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of the Pre-Funded Warrants sold in this offering.

 

Our Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “DNMR.” On March 20, 2024, the last reported sale price of our Common Stock was $1.33 per share. None of the Common Warrants or Pre-Funded Warrants are listed on a national securities exchange, nor do we intend to apply to list the Common Warrants or Pre-Funded Warrants on any national securities exchange. Without an active trading market, the liquidity of the Common Warrants and Pre-Funded Warrants may be limited.

 

We have engaged Roth Capital Partners, LLC as our lead placement agent (“Roth” or the “Placement Agent”) to use its reasonable best efforts to solicit offers to purchase our securities in this offering. The Placement Agent has no obligation to purchase any of the securities from us or to arrange for the purchase or sale of any specific number or dollar amount of the securities. We have agreed to pay the Placement Agent the Placement Agent fees set forth in the table below and to provide certain other compensation to the placement agent. See “Plan of Distribution” beginning on page S-12 of this prospectus for more information regarding these arrangements.

 

   Per share of Common Stock and Common Warrant   Per Pre-Funded Warrant and Common Warrant   Total 
Public offering price  $1.00   $0.9999   $14,999,625.00 
Placement Agent fees (1)  $0.07   $0.06993   $1,049,973.75 
Proceeds to us, before expenses (2)  $0.93   $0.92991   $13,949,651.25 

  

(1)

We have agreed to pay the Placement Agent a cash fee of 7.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds raised in connection with the offering. We have also agreed to reimburse the Placement Agent for certain of its expenses as described under the “Plan of Distribution.”

(2)The above summary of offering proceeds does not give effect to any proceeds from the exercise of the Common Warrants or Pre-Funded Warrants being issued in this offering.

 

Delivery of the securities being offered pursuant to this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus is expected to be made on or about March 25, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions.

 

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before buying any shares you should read the discussion of material risks of investing in our securities in “Risk Factors” beginning on page S-4 of this prospectus supplement and the information incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement.

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined whether this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

Roth Capital Partners

 

The date of this prospectus supplement is March 20, 2024

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Prospectus Supplement

 

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IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT AND THE ACCOMPANYING PROSPECTUS S-ii
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS S-iii
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT SUMMARY S-1
THE OFFERING S-3
RISK FACTORS S-4
USE OF PROCEEDS S-7
CAPITALIZATION S-8
DESCRIPTION OF THE SECURITIES WE ARE OFFERING S-9
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION S-12
LEGAL MATTERS S-14
EXPERTS S-14
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE S-14

 

Prospectus

 

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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS ii
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS iii
THE COMPANY 1
RISK FACTORS 2
USE OF PROCEEDS 3
DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK 3
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED STOCK 4
DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES 4
DESCRIPTION OF GUARANTEES OF THE DEBT SECURITIES 5
DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS 5
ANTI-TAKEOVER EFFECTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF DELAWARE LAW AND OUR CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS 5
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION 6
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION 9
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE 10
EXPERTS 11
LEGAL MATTERS 11

 

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IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT INFORMATION IN THIS

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT AND THE ACCOMPANYING PROSPECTUS

 

This document is in two parts. The first part is this prospectus supplement, which describes the specific terms of this offering and also adds to and updates information contained in the accompanying prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein. The second part is the accompanying base prospectus, which gives more general information, some of which may not apply to the offering made pursuant to this prospectus supplement. Generally, when we refer only to the “prospectus,” we are referring to both parts combined. If the information about this offering varies between this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, you should rely on the information in this prospectus supplement.

 

Any statement made in this prospectus supplement or in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement will be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this prospectus supplement to the extent that a statement contained in this prospectus supplement or in any other subsequently filed document that is also incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement modifies or supersedes that statement. Any statement so modified or superseded will not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this prospectus supplement. Please read “Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference” in this prospectus supplement.

 

We have not, and the Placement Agent has not, authorized anyone else to make additional representations or to provide you with information other than information provided or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus or any free writing prospectus prepared by or on behalf of us relating to this offering. We take no responsibility for and can provide no assurances as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give you or representations that others may make. This prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and any applicable free writing prospectus do not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than the registered securities to which they relate. We are offering to sell shares of our Common Stock, Pre-Funded Warrants, Common Warrants, and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants, and seeking offers to buy such securities, only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. You should not assume that the information contained in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus or any free writing prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the dates shown in these documents or that any information we have incorporated by reference herein is accurate as of any date other than the date of the document incorporated by reference, even though this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus or an applicable free writing prospectus is delivered or securities are sold on a later date. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since such dates.

 

Neither we, nor the placement agent, nor any of our or its respective representatives are making any representation to you regarding the legality of an investment in our securities by you under applicable laws. You should consult with your own advisors as to legal, tax, business, financial and related aspects of an investment in our securities. References in this prospectus supplement to the “Company,” “Danimer,” “we,” “our,” or “us,” refer to Danimer Scientific, Inc. unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise requires.

 

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements included in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and the information incorporated by reference herein and therein are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and therefore involve a number of risks and uncertainties. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.

 

Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and the documents incorporated herein and therein include, but are not limited to, our expectations related to the use of proceeds from the equity offering; our ability to maintain compliance with the NYSE continued listing requirements; the impact on our business, operations and financial results of pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East (each of which, among other things, may affect many of the items listed below); the demand for our products and services; revenue growth; effects of competition; supply chain and technology initiatives; inventory and in-stock positions; state of the economy; state of the credit markets, including mortgages, home equity loans, and consumer credit; impact of tariffs; demand for credit offerings; management of relationships with our employees, suppliers and vendors, and customers; international trade disputes, natural disasters, public health issues (including pandemics and related quarantines, shelter-in-place orders, and similar restrictions), and other business interruptions that could disrupt supply or delivery of, or demand for, our products or services; continuation of equity programs; net earnings performance; earnings per share; capital allocation and expenditures; liquidity; return on invested capital; expense leverage; stock-based compensation expense; commodity price inflation and deflation; the ability to issue debt on terms and at rates acceptable to us; the impact and outcome of investigations, inquiries, claims, and litigation; the effect of accounting charges; the effect of adopting certain accounting standards; the impact of regulatory changes; financial outlook; and the integration of acquired companies into our organization and the ability to recognize the anticipated synergies and benefits of those acquisitions. More information on potential factors that could affect the Company’s financial results is included from time to time in the Company’s public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. All forward-looking statements included in this prospectus supplement are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this prospectus supplement and speak only as the date hereof. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this prospectus supplement.

 

You should also read carefully the factors described or referred to in the “Risk Factors” section of this prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and the information incorporated by reference herein and therein, to better understand the risks and uncertainties inherent in our business and underlying any forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements that we make in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and the information incorporated by reference herein as well as other written or oral statements by us or our authorized officers on our behalf, speak only as of the date of such statement, and we undertake no obligation to update such statements. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data.

 

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PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT SUMMARY

 

This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this prospectus supplement. This summary does not contain all of the information that you should consider before deciding whether to invest in our securities. You should read this entire prospectus supplement carefully, including the “Risk Factors” section, the accompanying prospectus, and the information incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, prior to making an investment decision.

 

The Company

 

We are a performance polymer company specializing in bioplastic replacements for traditional petroleum-based plastics. Applications for biopolymers include additives, aqueous coatings, fibers, filaments, films, thermoforming, and injection-molded articles. We bring together innovative technologies to deliver biodegradable bioplastic materials to global consumer product companies. We believe that we are the only commercial company in the bioplastics market to combine the production of a base polymer along with the reactive extrusion capacity in order to give customers a “drop-in” replacement for a wide variety of petroleum-based plastics. We have core competencies in polymer formulation and application development, fermentation process engineering, thermocatalysis, chemical engineering and polymer science. In addition, we have created an extensive intellectual property portfolio to protect our innovations that together with our technology, serves as a valuable foundation for our business and for future industry collaborations.  

 

Globally, over 800 billion pounds of plastic are produced each year. Bioplastics are a key segment of the plastics industry and offer a renewably sourced or compostable replacement for traditional petroleum-based plastics with additional benefits such as biodegradability and enhanced safety. Bioplastics are used in a wide range of applications, including packaging, adhesives, food additives, food service items and many others. The bioplastics industry is diverse and rapidly evolving. As companies continue to innovate new bioplastic products to meet existing and future customer needs, we expect the industry to expand substantially.

 

We primarily market our products to consumer packaging brand owners, converters and manufacturers in the plastics industry seeking to address environmental, public health, renewability, composting and biodegradability concerns arising from customer perceptions and expectations, government regulations, or other reasons.

  

The Company (formerly Live Oak Acquisition Corp. and referred to as “Live Oak” when describing the period prior to the consummation of the Business Combination described below) was incorporated in Delaware on May 24, 2019 as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Live Oak competed its initial public offering in May 2020. On December 29, 2020, the Company consummated a business combination (“Business Combination”), pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Meredian Holdings Group, Inc. (“MHG”) through the exchange of MHG common stock for Live Oak Class A common stock. The Business Combination was effected through the merger of Green Merger Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Live Oak, with and into MHG, with MHG surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Live Oak. In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, the Company changed its name from Live Oak Acquisition Corp. to Danimer Scientific, Inc.

  

We, through our principal operating subsidiaries, Meredian, Inc., Meredian Bioplastics, Inc., Danimer Scientific, L.L.C., Danimer Bioplastics, Inc., Danimer Scientific Kentucky, Inc., and Novomer, Inc., bring together innovative technologies to deliver biodegradable bioplastic materials to global consumer product companies.

 

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Recent Developments

 

On January 23, 2024, we received a written notice from NYSE Regulation (“NYSER”) that the Company is not in compliance with the NYSE continued listing criteria under Section 802.01C of the NYSE Listed Company Manual because the average closing price of the Company’s common stock was less than $1.00 over a consecutive 30 trading-day period as of January 22, 2024. The Company has notified the NYSE of its intent to cure the deficiency and return to compliance with the NYSE continued listing requirements. The Company will return to compliance if, during the six-month period following receipt of the NYSER notice, on the last trading-day of any calendar month, the Company’s common stock has a closing share price of at least $1.00 and an average closing share price of at least $1.00 over the 30 trading-day period ending on the last trading day of that month. Under NYSE rules, the Company’s common stock will continue to be traded on the NYSE during this period, subject to the Company’s compliance with other applicable continued listing requirements. The NYSER notification does not affect the Company’s business operations, SEC reporting requirements or debt obligations.

 

We intend to actively monitor the closing bid price of our Common stock and may, if appropriate, consider implementing available strategies to regain compliance with the minimum bid price under the NYSE Listed Company Manual.

 

Corporate Information

 

Our principal executive offices are located at 140 Industrial Boulevard, Bainbridge, Georgia 39817. Our telephone number is (229) 243-7075, and our Internet website address is www.danimerscientific.com. The content contained in, or that can be accessed through, our website is not part of this prospectus supplement (other than the documents that we file with the SEC that are expressly incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement). See “Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference.”

 

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The Offering

 

Common Stock offered by us   11,250,000 shares of our Common Stock
     
Common Warrants offered by us   Common Warrants to purchase up to 15,000,000 shares of our Common Stock, which will be exercisable during the period commencing six months following the date of their issuance and ending five years and six months from such date at an exercise price of $1.33 per share of Common Stock.
     
Pre-Funded Warrants offered by us   In lieu of shares of Common Stock, we are offering Pre-Funded Warrants to purchase up 3,750,000 shares of our Common Stock. The aggregate exercise price of the Pre-Funded Warrants, except for a nominal exercise price of $0.0001 per warrant share, will be pre-funded to the Company in connection with this offering, and, consequently, no additional consideration (other than the nominal exercise price of $0.0001 per Pre-Funded Warrant share) shall be required to be paid by the holder to effect any exercise of the Pre-Funded Warrants. This prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus also cover the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Pre-Funded Warrants being offered. Because we will issue Common Warrants to purchase one share of Common Stock for each share of Common Stock and for each Pre-Funded Warrant sold in this offering, the number of Common Warrants sold in this offering will not change as a result of a change in the mix of the number of shares of our Common Stock and Pre-Funded Warrants sold.
     
Public offering price   $1.00 per share of Common Stock and accompanying Common Warrant, or $0.9999 per Pre-Funded Warrant and accompanying Common Warrant, as applicable.
     
Common Stock outstanding before this offering   102,990,921 shares
     
Common Stock to be outstanding immediately after this offering   114,240,921 shares (assuming we sell only shares of Common Stock and no Pre-Funded Warrants, and none of the Common Warrants issued in this offering are exercised).
     
Use of proceeds   We estimate that the net proceeds from this offering will be approximately $13.5 million, based on a public offering price of $1.00 per share of Common Stock and accompanying Common Warrant, after deducting the placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses payable by us. We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes. See “Use of Proceeds” on page S-7.
     
Risk Factors   You should read the “Risk Factors” section of this prospectus beginning on page S-4  for a discussion of factors to consider carefully before deciding to invest in our securities.
     
NYSE trading symbol   “DNMR”
     
Lock-up agreements   In connection with this offering, we, our directors and executive officers have agreed to certain customary restrictions on transfer for a period of 90 days from the date of this prospectus supplement. See “Plan of Distribution.” 

 

The number of shares of our Common Stock outstanding before and after this offering is based on 102,990,921 shares of our Common Stock outstanding as of March 20, 2024, and excludes all shares issuable upon the exercise of the Common Warrants and Pre-Funded Warrants sold in this offering.

 

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RISK FACTORS

 

Investing in our securities involves risks. Our business is influenced by many factors that are difficult to predict and beyond our control and that involve uncertainties that may materially affect our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows, or the value of our Common Stock and other securities. These risks and uncertainties include those described below, as well as in the risk factors and other sections of the documents that are incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement, including “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. You should carefully consider these risks and uncertainties and all of the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus before you invest in our common stock.

 

Risks Related to This Offering

 

You may experience dilution as a result of future offerings, which may adversely affect the per share trading price of our Common Stock.

 

The issuance of additional shares of our Common Stock in future offerings could be dilutive to stockholders if they do not invest in future offerings. Moreover, to the extent that we issue options or warrants to purchase, or securities convertible into or exchangeable for, shares of our common stock in the future and those options, warrants or other securities are exercised, converted or exchanged, stockholders may experience further dilution.

 

The market price for our Common Stock may be volatile and subject to future declines, and the value of an investment in our Common Stock and corresponding derivative securities may decline.

 

The market price of our shares of Common Stock may be volatile and be subject to wide fluctuations. Fluctuations in our stock price may be unrelated to or not otherwise reflect our historical financial performance and condition and prospects. The stock market in general can experience considerable price and volume fluctuations due to changes in general economic conditions or other factors beyond our control, which could impact the future market price of our shares of Common Stock. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock and, in turn, the value of your investment in this offering. We cannot assure you that the market price of our shares of Common Stock will not be volatile or fluctuate or decline significantly in the future.

 

We have broad discretion in the use of the net proceeds from this offering.

 

Our management will have broad discretion in the application of the net proceeds from this offering and could spend the proceeds in ways with which you may not agree. Accordingly, you will be relying on the judgment of our management with regard to the use of the net proceeds, and you will not have the opportunity, as part of your investment decision, to assess whether the proceeds are being used appropriately. It is possible that the net proceeds will be invested or otherwise used in a way that does not yield a favorable, or any, return for us, or that does not improve our operating results or enhance the value of our Common Stock or other securities. The failure of our management to apply these funds effectively could, among other things, result in unfavorable returns and uncertainty about our prospects, each of which could cause the value of your investment to decline.

 

There is no public market for the Common Warrants and Pre-Funded Warrants being offered in this offering.

 

There is no established public trading market for the Common Warrants and Pre-Funded Warrants being offered in this offering, and we do not expect a market to develop. In addition, we do not intend to apply to list the Common Warrants or Pre-Funded Warrants on any securities exchange or nationally recognized trading system, including the NYSE. Without an active market, the liquidity of the Warrants and Pre-Funded Warrants will be limited.

 

Holders of Common Warrants and Pre-Funded Warrant purchased in this offering will have not have certain rights that stockholders have until such holders exercise such Common Warrants and Pre-Funded Warrants and acquire our Common Stock.

 

Until holders of Common Warrants and Pre-Funded Warrants acquire shares of our Common Stock upon exercise of such Warrants and Pre-Funded Warrants, the holders will have no voting rights with respect to the shares of our Common Stock underlying such Common Warrants and Pre-Funded Warrants. Additionally, holders of Common Warrants will not have any rights to participate in any distributions or dividends made to stockholders. Upon exercise of the Warrants and Pre-Funded Warrants, the holders thereof will be entitled to exercise the rights of a stockholder only as to matters for which the record date occurs after the exercise date.

 

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The warrants being offered are speculative in nature.

 

The Warrants do not confer certain rights of Common Stock ownership on their holders, such as voting rights, but rather merely represent the right to acquire shares of Common Stock at a fixed price for a limited period of time. Additionally, the Common Warrants do not have any right to receive dividends or distributions until exercise for shares of Common Stock. Moreover, following this offering, the market value of the Warrants, if any, will be uncertain and there can be no assurance that the market value of the Warrants will equal or exceed their imputed offering price. The Warrants will not be listed or quoted for trading on any market or exchange. There can be no assurance that the market price of our Common Stock will ever equal or exceed the exercise price of the Common Warrants, and consequently, the Common Warrants may expire valueless.

 

You may experience future dilution as a result of future equity offerings.

 

In order to raise additional capital, we may in the future offer additional shares of our Common Stock or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for our Common Stock at prices that may not be the same as the price per share in this offering. We may sell shares or other securities in any other offering at a price per share that is less than the price per share paid by any investors in this offering, and investors purchasing shares or other securities in the future could have rights superior to existing stockholders. The price per share at which we sell additional shares of our Common Stock, or securities convertible or exchangeable into Common Stock, in future transactions may be higher or lower than the price per share paid by any investors in this offering.

 

Sales of a substantial number of our shares of Common Stock in the public markets, or the perception that such sales could occur, could cause our stock price to fall.

 

Sales of a substantial number of shares of our Common Stock in the public market, or the perception that these sales might occur, could depress the market price of our Common Stock and could impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of additional equity securities. As of March 20, 2024, we had 102,990,921 shares of Common Stock outstanding, all of which shares, other than shares held by our directors and certain officers, were eligible for sale in the public market, subject in some cases to compliance with the requirements of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act, or Rule 144, including the volume limitations and manner of sale requirements. In addition, shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding options and shares reserved for future issuance under our stock incentive plans, convertible notes, and privately held warrants will become eligible for sale in the public market to the extent permitted by applicable vesting requirements and subject in some cases to compliance with the requirements of Rule 144. We cannot predict the effect that future sales of our Common Stock would have on the market price of our Common Stock.

 

Because we do not currently intend to pay dividends on our Common Stock, stockholders will benefit from an investment in our Common Stock only if it appreciates in value.

 

We do not currently anticipate paying any dividends on shares of our Common Stock. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be made by our board of directors and will depend upon results of operations, financial conditions, contractual restrictions, restrictions imposed by applicable law, and other factors our board of directors deems relevant. Accordingly, realization of a gain on stockholders’ investments will depend on the appreciation of the price of our Common Stock. There is no guarantee that our Common Stock will appreciate in value or even maintain the price at which stockholders purchased their shares.

 

The exercise of our outstanding options and warrants will dilute stockholders and could decrease our stock price.

 

The exercise of our outstanding options and warrants may adversely affect our stock price due to sales of a large number of shares or the perception that such sales could occur. These factors also could make it more difficult to raise funds through future offerings of our securities and could adversely impact the terms under which we could obtain additional equity capital. Exercise of outstanding options and warrants or any future issuance of additional shares of Common Stock or other securities, including, but not limited to preferred stock, options, warrants, restricted stock units or other derivative securities convertible into our Common Stock, may result in significant dilution to our stockholders and may decrease our stock price.

 

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This offering is being conducted on a “best efforts” basis.

 

The Placement Agent is offering the shares on a “best efforts” basis, and the Placement Agent is under no obligation to purchase any shares for its own account. The Placement Agent is not required to sell any specific number or dollar amount of shares in this offering but will use its best efforts to sell the securities offered in this prospectus supplement. As a “best efforts” offering, there can be no assurance that the offering contemplated hereby will ultimately be consummated.

 

We will require additional capital to support business growth, and this capital might not be available on favorable terms, or at all.

 

Our operations or expansion efforts will require substantial additional financial, operational, and managerial resources and we will need to raise additional funds to expand our operations. If we obtain additional funding in the future, we may seek debt financing or obtain additional equity capital. Additional capital may not be available to us, or may only be available on terms that adversely affect our existing stockholders, or that restrict our operations.

 

For example, if we raise additional funds through issuances of equity or convertible debt securities, our existing stockholders could suffer dilution, and any new equity securities we issue could have rights, preferences, and privileges superior to those of holders of our Common Stock. Upon liquidation, holders of our debt securities and lenders with respect to other borrowings will receive distributions of our available assets prior to the holders of our Common Stock. Since our decision to issue securities in any future offering will depend on market conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing or nature of our future offerings. Thus, our stockholders bear the risk of our future offerings reducing the market price of our Common Stock.

 

There can be no assurance that we will be able to comply with the continued listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

On January 23, 2024, we were notified by NYSE Regulation (“NYSER”) that we were not in compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing criteria because the average closing price of our common stock was less than $1.00 over a 30-day consecutive trading day period ending January 22, 2024. We are subject to a 180-day cure period and we cannot be certain that we will be able to cure our non-compliance, absent completing a reverse-stock split, which would require the approval of our shareholders.

If the NYSE delists our securities from trading on its exchange for failure to meet the listing standards, we and our securityholders could face significant material adverse consequences including:

a limited availability of market quotations for our securities;

 

a determination that our common stock is a “penny stock,” which will require brokers trading in common stock to adhere to more stringent rules, possibly resulting in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for shares of our common stock;

 

a limited amount of analyst coverage; and
   
a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.

 

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USE OF PROCEEDS

 

We estimate the net proceeds to us from the sale of the securities offered under this prospectus supplement, after deducting the estimated Placement Agent fees and our estimated offering expenses, will be approximately $13.5 million if we sell the maximum amount of Common Stock and Warrants offered hereby. However, this is a best efforts offering with no minimum, and we may not sell all or any of the securities; as a result, the actual number of securities sold, Placement Agent fees and proceeds to us are not presently determinable and may be substantially less than the maximum amount set forth above. We expect to use the net proceeds from this offering (including any resulting from the exercise of warrants, if any) for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Our management will have significant flexibility in applying the net proceeds of this offering.

 

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CAPITALIZATION

 

The following table presents a summary of our cash and cash equivalents and capitalization as of September 30, 2023:

 

  on an actual basis;

 

  on an as adjusted basis to give effect to the issuance and sale of 11,250,000 shares of our Common Stock and Pre-Funded Warrants to purchase up to 3,750,000 shares of our Common Stock in this offering at a public offering price of $1.00 per share (inclusive in the case of the Pre-Funded Warrant of the exercise price thereof) less placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses payable by us, for net proceeds of approximately $13.5 million.

 

   Actual as of         
   September 30,       Pro Forma 
   2023   Offering   as 
(in thousands)  (unaudited)   Adjustment   Adjusted 
Cash  $77,393   $13,500   $90,893 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized: 102,035,267 (actual) and 117,025,267 (as adjusted) shares issued and outstanding   10    2    12 
Additional paid-in capital   718,958    13,498    732,456 
Accumulated deficit   (414,687)   -    (414,687)
 Total stockholders’ equity  $304,281   $13,500   $317,781 

 

The number of shares of our common stock outstanding before and after this offering is based on 102,035,267 shares of our common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2023 and excludes:

 

all shares issuable upon the exercise of Common Warrants;

 

22,250,040 shares of common stock issuable in connection with convertible debt at a conversion rate of $10.79 per share;

 

12,025,940 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding employee stock options at a weighted average exercise price of $13.91 per share;

 

5,414,525 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of stock purchase warrants not relating to this offering at a weighted average price of $10.39 per share;

 

2,423,107 shares of common stock issuable in connection with outstanding restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards; and

 

1,391,425 additional shares of common stock reserved and available for future issuances under our 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF THE SECURITIES WE ARE OFFERING

 

The following description is a summary of some of the terms of our securities, our organizational documents and Delaware law. The descriptions in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus of our securities and our organizational documents do not purport to be complete and are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by reference to, our organizational documents, copies of which have been or will be filed or incorporated by reference as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus form a part. This summary supplements the description of our capital stock in the accompanying prospectus and, to the extent it is inconsistent, replaces the description in the accompanying prospectus.

 

We are offering Common Stock, Pre-Funded Warrant and Common Warrants. We are also registering the shares of our Common Stock issuable from time to time upon exercise of the Common Warrants and Pre-Funded Warrants offered hereby.

 

Class A Common Stock

 

A description of the Common Stock issuable to purchasers as part of this offering and issuable upon exerciser of the Warrants that we are offering pursuant to this prospectus supplement is set forth hereunder and under the heading “Description of Common Stock” starting on page 3 of the accompanying prospectus. On March 20, 2024, we had 102,990,921 shares of Common Stock outstanding.

 

Pre-Funded Warrants

 

The following summary of certain terms and provisions of Pre-Funded Warrants that are being offered hereby is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the provisions of the Pre-Funded Warrant, the form of which is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. Prospective investors should carefully review the terms and provisions of the form of Pre-Funded Warrant for a complete description of the terms and conditions of the Pre-Funded Warrants.

 

Duration and Exercise Price.

 

Each Pre-Funded Warrant offered hereby will have an initial exercise price per share equal to $0.0001. The Pre-Funded Warrants will be immediately exercisable and may be exercised at any time until five years from the date of issuance. The exercise price and number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise is subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of stock dividends, stock splits, reorganizations or similar events affecting our Common Stock and the exercise price. The Pre-Funded Warrants will be issued separately from the accompanying Common Warrants and may be transferred separately immediately thereafter.

 

Exercisability. The Pre-Funded Warrants will be exercisable, at the option of each holder, in whole or in part, by delivering to us a duly executed exercise notice or notices accompanied by payment in full for the number of shares of our Common Stock purchased upon such exercise (except in the case of a cashless exercise as discussed below). Purchasers of the Pre-Funded Warrants in this offering may elect to deliver their exercise notice following the pricing of the offering and prior to the issuance of the Pre-Funded Warrants at closing to have their Pre-Funded Warrants exercised immediately upon issuance and receive shares of Common Stock underlying the Pre-Funded Warrants upon closing of this offering. A holder (together with its affiliates) may not exercise any portion of the Pre-Funded Warrant to the extent that the holder would own more than 9.99% of the number of shares of our Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the exercise, as such percentage ownership is determined in accordance with the terms of the Pre-Funded Warrants. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued in connection with the exercise of a Pre-Funded Warrant. In lieu of fractional shares, we will round down to the next whole share.

 

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Cashless Exercise. If, at the time a holder exercises its Pre-Funded Warrants, a registration statement registering the issuance of the shares of Common Stock underlying the Pre-Funded Warrants under the Securities Act is not then effective or available, then in lieu of making the cash payment otherwise contemplated to be made to us upon such exercise in payment of the aggregate exercise price, the holder may elect instead to receive upon such exercise (either in whole or in part) the net number of shares of Common Stock determined according to a formula set forth in the Pre-Funded Warrants.

 

Transferability. Subject to applicable laws, a Pre-Funded Warrant may be transferred at the option of the holder upon surrender of the Pre-Funded Warrant to us together with the appropriate instruments of transfer.

 

Exchange Listing. There is no trading market available for the Pre-Funded Warrants on any securities exchange or nationally recognized trading system. We do not intend to list the Pre-Funded Warrants on any securities exchange or nationally recognized trading system.

 

Right as a Stockholder. Except as otherwise provided in the Pre-Funded Warrants with respect to the right to receive dividends and distributions, or by virtue of such holder’s ownership of shares of our Common Stock, the holders of the Pre-Funded Warrants do not have the rights or privileges of holders of our Common Stock, including any voting rights, until they exercise their Pre-Funded Warrants.

 

Fundamental Transaction. In the event of a fundamental transaction, as described in the Pre-Funded Warrants and generally including any reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification of our Common Stock, the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of our properties or assets, our consolidation or merger with or into another person, the acquisition of more than 50% of our outstanding Common Stock, or any person or group becoming the beneficial owner of 50% of the voting power represented by our outstanding Common Stock, the holders of the Pre-Funded Warrants will be entitled to receive upon exercise of the Pre-Funded Warrants the kind and amount of securities, cash or other property that the holders would have received had they exercised the Pre-Funded Warrants immediately prior to such fundamental transaction.

 

Common Warrants

 

The following summary of certain terms and provisions of Common Warrants that are being offered hereby is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the provisions of the Common Warrants, the form of which is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. Prospective investors should carefully review the terms and provisions of the form of Common Warrants for a complete description of the terms and conditions of the Common Warrants.

 

Duration and Exercise Price. Each Common Warrant offered hereby will have an initial exercise price per share equal to $1.33. The Common Warrants will be exercisable commencing six months following the date of issuance and will expire five and one-half years following the original issuance date. The exercise price and number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise is subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of stock dividends, stock splits, reorganizations or similar events affecting our Common Stock and the exercise price. The exercise price is separately subject to reduction in the event of certain future dilutive issuances of shares of Common Stock by us, including pursuant to Common Stock equivalents and convertible or derivative securities. The Common Warrants will be issued separately from the Common Stock and will be held separately immediately thereafter. A Common Warrant to purchase one (1) share of our Common Stock will be issued for every share of Common Stock or Pre-Funded Warrant to purchase one share purchased in this offering.

 

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Exercisability. The Common Warrants will be exercisable, at the option of each holder, in whole or in part, by delivering to us a duly executed exercise notice followed by payment in full for the number of shares of our Common Stock purchased upon such exercise (except in the case of a cashless exercise as discussed below). A holder (together with its affiliates) may not exercise any portion of the Common Warrant to the extent that the holder would own more than 4.99% of the outstanding Common Stock immediately after exercise. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued in connection with the exercise of a Common Warrant. In lieu of fractional shares, we will, at our election, either pay a cash adjustment in respect of such final fraction in an amount equal to such fraction multiplied by the exercise price or round down to the next whole share.

 

Cashless Exercise. If, at the time a holder exercises its Common Warrants, a registration statement registering the issuance of the shares of Common Stock underlying the Common Warrants under the Securities Act is not then effective or the prospectus contained therein is not available for the issuance of such shares, then in lieu of making the cash payment otherwise contemplated to be made to us upon such exercise in payment of the aggregate exercise price, the holder may elect instead to receive upon such exercise (either in whole or in part) the net number of shares of Common Stock determined according to a formula set forth in the Common Warrants.

 

Transferability. Subject to applicable laws, a Pre-Funded Warrant may be transferred at the option of the holder upon surrender of the Pre-Funded Warrant to us together with the appropriate instruments of transfer.

 

Exchange Listing. There is no established public trading market for the Common Warrants, and we do not expect a market to develop. In addition, we do not intend to list the Common Warrants on any securities exchange or nationally recognized trading system. Without an active trading market, the liquidity of the Common Warrants will be limited.

 

Right as a Stockholder. Except as otherwise provided in the Common Warrants or by virtue of such holder’s ownership of shares of our Common Stock, the holders of the Common Warrants do not have the rights or privileges of holders of our Common Stock, including any voting rights, until they exercise their Common Warrants. 

 

Fundamental Transaction. In the event of a fundamental transaction, as described in the form of Common Warrant, and generally including any reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification of our Common Stock, the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of our properties or assets, our consolidation or merger with or into another person, the acquisition of more than 50% of our outstanding Common Stock, or any person or group becoming the beneficial owner of 50% of the voting power represented by our outstanding Common Stock, the holders of the Common Warrants will be entitled to receive upon exercise of the Common Warrants the kind and amount of securities, cash or other property that the holders would have received had they exercised the Common Warrants immediately prior to such fundamental transaction.

 

Transfer Agent and Registrar

 

The transfer agent and registrar for our Common Stock is Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, which can be contacted at 1 State Street Floor 30, New York City, NY 10275-0741, cstmail@continentalstock.com, or (917) 262-2373.

 

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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

 

Roth has agreed to act as our exclusive Placement Agent in connection with this offering, subject to the terms and conditions of the placement agency agreement dated March 20, 2024. The Placement Agent is not purchasing or selling any of the securities offered by this prospectus supplement, nor are they required to arrange the purchase or sale of any specific number or dollar amount of securities, but have agreed to use their reasonable best efforts to arrange for the sale of the securities offered hereby. The terms of this offering were subject to market conditions and negotiations between us, the Placement Agent and prospective investors. The factors considered in determining the price of the Common Stock and the Common Warrants included the recent market price of our shares of common stock, the general condition of the securities market at the time of this offering, the history of, and the prospects, for the industry in which we compete, our past and present operations, and our prospects for future revenues.

 

We entered into a securities purchase agreement with the institutional investor that purchased Common Stock, Pre-Funded Warrants and Common Warrants in this offering. The securities purchase agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants.

 

We will deliver the securities being issued to the investor in this Offering upon receipt of investor funds for the purchase of the securities offered pursuant to this prospectus supplement. We expect to deliver the Common Stock, Pre-Funded Warrants and Common Warrants being offered pursuant to this prospectus supplement on or about March 22, 2024.

 

We have agreed to indemnify the Placement Agent and the investor against specified liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, and to contribute to payments the Placement Agent and/or the investors may be required to make in respect thereof.

 

Fees and Expenses

 

This offering is being conducted on a reasonable “best efforts” basis and the Placement Agent have no obligation to buy any of the securities from us or to arrange for the purchase or sale of any specific number or dollar amount of securities. We have agreed to pay the Placement Agent a fee based on the aggregate proceeds as set forth in the table below:

 

   Per share of Common Stock and Common Warrant   Per Pre-Funded Warrant and Common Warrant   Total 
Public offering price  $1.00   $0.9999   $14,999,625.00 
Placement Agent fees (1)  $0.07   $0.06993   $1,049,973.75 
Proceeds to us, before expenses (2)  $0.93   $0.92991   $13,949,651.25 

 

(1)

We have agreed to pay the Placement Agent a cash fee of 7.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds raised in connection with the offering.

(2) The above summary of offering proceeds does not give effect to any proceeds from the exercise of the Common Warrants or Pre-Funded Warrants being issued in this offering.

 

We have also agreed to reimburse the Placement Agent at closing for legal expenses incurred by the Placement Agent in connection with this offering in an aggregate amount not to exceed $125,000. We estimate the total expenses payable by us for this offering, excluding the Placement Agent fees and expenses, will be approximately $300,000.

 

The Placement Agent may be deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of Section 2(a)(11) of the Securities Act, and any commissions received by it and any profit realized on the resale of the shares sold by it while acting as principal might be deemed to be underwriting discounts or commissions under the Securities Act. As an underwriter, the Placement Agent would be required to comply with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, including, without limitation, Rule 415(a)(4) under the Securities Act and Rule 10b-5 and Regulation M under the Exchange Act. These rules and regulations may limit the timing of purchases and sales of shares by the Placement Agent acting as principal. Under these rules and regulations, the Placement Agent:

 

may not engage in any stabilization activity in connection with our securities; and

 

may not bid for or purchase any of our securities or attempt to induce any person to purchase any of our securities, other than as permitted under the Exchange Act, until it has completed its participation in the distribution

 

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No Sales of Similar Securities

 

We have agreed, subject to certain exceptions, not to issue, enter into any agreement to issue or announce the issuance or proposed issuance of, any shares of common stock (or securities convertible into or exercisable for common stock) or, subject to certain exceptions, file any registration statement, including any amendments or supplements thereto, until 90 days after the closing of this offering.

 

In addition, from the date of the securities purchase agreement entered into with investors, the Company has agreed not to enter into variable rate transactions (as defined in the securities purchase agreement) for a period of one year from the closing of this offering, subject to certain exceptions.

 

Lock-Up Agreements

 

In addition, pursuant to certain “lock-up” agreements (each, a “Lock-Up Agreement”), our officers and directors have agreed, for a period of 90 days from the closing date of this offering, may not offer for sale, contract to sell, sell, distribute, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of our common stock or any securities convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, common stock, subject to certain exceptions.

 

Fee Tail

 

We have also agreed to pay the Placement Agent, subject to certain exceptions, a tail fee equal to the cash compensation in this offering, if any investor, who was introduced to the Company or conducted discussions by the Placement Agent on our behalf during the term of the engagement, provides us with capital in any public or private offering or other financing or capital raising transaction during the 30-day period following the end of our engagement period.

 

Listing

 

Our common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol “DNMR.”

 

There is no established public trading market for the Common Warrants or Pre-Funded Warrants and we do not expect a market to develop for the Common Warrants or Pre-Funded Warrants. Without an active trading market, the liquidity of the Common Warrants and Pre-Funded Warrants will be limited. In addition, we do not intend to list the Common Warrants or Pre-Funded Warrants on the NYSE, any other national securities exchange, or any other trading system.

 

Transfer Agent and Registrar

 

The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.

 

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LEGAL MATTERS

 

The validity of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Kane Kessler, P.C. Certain legal matters in connection with this offering will be passed upon for the Placement Agent by Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP.

 

EXPERTS

 

The consolidated financial statements of Danimer Scientific, Inc. as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and for the years then ended, have been incorporated by reference herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

  

INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE

 

We file annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC under the Exchange Act. The SEC maintains a web site that contains reports, proxy statements, information statements and other information about issuers who file electronically with the SEC. The address of the web site is http://www.sec.gov.

 

The SEC allows us to “incorporate by reference” information in this prospectus supplement or the accompanying base prospectus that we have filed with the SEC. This means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to another document filed separately with the SEC. The information incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, except for any information that is superseded by information that is included directly in this prospectus supplement or the accompanying base prospectus relating to an offering of our securities.

 

We incorporate by reference into this prospectus supplement the documents listed below and any future filings we make with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act prior to the termination of this offering of shares of our Common Stock, Pre-Funded Warrants, Common Warrants, and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants. These additional documents include periodic reports, such as annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K (other than information furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01 or corresponding information furnished under Item 9.01 as an exhibit, which is deemed not to be incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement), as well as proxy statements (other than information identified in them as not incorporated by reference). You should review these filings as they may disclose a change in our business, prospects, financial condition or other affairs after the date of this prospectus supplement.

 

This prospectus supplement incorporates by reference the documents listed below that we have filed with the SEC but have not been included or delivered with this document:

 

  our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on March 28, 2023;

 

  our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on May 10, 2023, June 30, 2023, filed with the SEC on August 8, 2023, and September 30, 2023, filed with the SEC on November 14, 2023;

 

  the description of our common stock contained in our Registration Statement on Form 8-A12B, filed with the SEC on May 4, 2020 under the Exchange Act, including, without limitation, any amendment or report filed for the purpose of updating such description; and

 

 

our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 7, 2023, March 20, 2023, June 5, 2023, January 18, 2024, and January 29, 2024 (in each case, excluding “furnished” and not “filed” information under Item 2.02 or Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and exhibits furnished on such form that are related to such items). 

 

These documents contain important information about us and our financial condition.

 

You may obtain a copy of any of these filings, or any of our future filings, from us without charge by requesting it in writing or by telephone at the following address or telephone number:

 

Danimer Scientific, Inc.

Attention: Corporate Secretary

140 Industrial Boulevard

Bainbridge, Georgia 39817

(229) 243-7075

 

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PROSPECTUS 

 

 

DANIMER SCIENTIFIC, INC. 

$100,000,000

Common Stock 

Preferred Stock 

Debt Securities 

Guarantees of Debt Securities 

Warrants

 

 

 

This prospectus provides a general description of securities of Danimer Scientific, Inc. (the “Company,” “Danimer,” “we,” “our,” and “us”) that we may offer and the general manner in which we will offer them. We may offer, issue and sell, from time to time, in one or more offerings and series, together or separately, shares of our common stock, shares of our preferred stock, debt securities, guarantees of debt securities or warrants up to an aggregate amount of $100,000,000.

 

Each time any of our securities is offered using this prospectus, we will provide a prospectus supplement and attach it to this prospectus. The applicable prospectus supplement will contain more specific information about the offering. The applicable prospectus supplement will also contain information, where appropriate, about material United States federal income tax consequences relating to, and any listing on a securities exchange of, the debt or equity securities covered by the prospectus supplement. The applicable prospectus supplement may also add, update or change the information in this prospectus and will also describe the specific manner in which we will offer such securities.

 

This prospectus may not be used to offer or sell securities without a prospectus supplement which includes a description of the method and terms of the offering.

 

You should carefully read this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement, together with the documents we incorporate by reference, before you invest in our securities.         

 

We may offer and sell these securities to or through one or more underwriters, dealers and agents or directly to purchasers, as designated from time to time, or through a combination of these methods, on a continuous or delayed basis. We reserve the sole right to accept, and together with any agents, dealers and underwriters, reserve the right to reject, in whole or in part, any proposed purchase of securities. The names of any underwriters, dealers or agents will be included in a prospectus supplement. If any agents, dealers or underwriters are involved in the sale of any securities, the applicable prospectus supplement will set forth any applicable commissions or discounts. The applicable prospectus supplement will provide the specific terms of the plan of distribution.

 

Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “DNMR.” We will provide information in any applicable prospectus supplement regarding any listing of securities other than shares of our common stock on any securities exchange.

 

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risks. Please refer to the “Risk Factors” section beginning on page 2 of this prospectus, “Item 1A – Risk Factors” of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K incorporated by reference herein, and under similar headings in the applicable prospectus supplement and any other documents that are incorporated by reference herein or therein, for a description of the risks you should consider when evaluating this investment.

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.  

 

The date of this prospectus is August 25, 2022

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Page
ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS ii
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS iii
THE COMPANY 1
RISK FACTORS 2
USE OF PROCEEDS 3
DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK 3
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED STOCK 4
DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES 4
DESCRIPTION OF GUARANTEES OF THE DEBT SECURITIES 5
DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS 5
ANTI-TAKEOVER EFFECTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF DELAWARE LAW AND OUR CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS 5
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION 6
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION 9
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE 10
EXPERTS 11
LEGAL MATTERS 11

 

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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS

 

This prospectus is part of a “shelf” registration statement on Form S-3 that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the “SEC”, under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, using a “shelf” registration process. Under this shelf registration process, we may, from time to time, offer and/or sell, in one or more offerings and series, together or separately, shares of our common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, guarantees of debt securities or warrants up to an aggregate amount of $100,000,000. This prospectus only provides you with a general description of the securities that we may offer. Each time we offer and sell any of our securities, we will provide a prospectus supplement and attach it to this prospectus. The prospectus supplement will contain more specific information about the terms of the securities and the offering. The applicable prospectus supplement will also contain information, where appropriate, about material United States federal income tax consequences relating to, and any listing on a securities exchange of, the debt or equity securities covered by the prospectus supplement. The prospectus supplement may also add, update or change information contained in this prospectus. Any statement that we make in this prospectus will be modified or superseded by any inconsistent statement made by us in a prospectus supplement. This prospectus and the prospectus supplements provide you with a general description of the Company and our securities. Before purchasing any of our securities, you should read both this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement together with the additional information described under the headings “Where You Can Find More Information” and “Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference.”

 

You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement and those documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus or any accompanying prospectus supplement. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information that is in addition to, or different from, that contained in this prospectus or any accompanying prospectus supplement. If anyone provides you with different or additional information, you should not rely on it. This prospectus may only be used where it is legal to sell these securities, and we have not authorized anyone to make any representations in connection with an offering other than those contained or incorporated by referenced in this prospectus or any accompanying prospectus supplement. Neither this prospectus nor any prospectus supplement is an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, in any state where the offer or sale is prohibited. The information in this prospectus, any prospectus supplement or any document incorporated herein or therein by reference is accurate as of the date contained on the cover of such documents. Neither the delivery of this prospectus or any prospectus supplement, nor any sale made under this prospectus or any prospectus supplement will, under any circumstances, imply that the information in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement is correct as of any date after the date of this prospectus or any such prospectus supplement.

 

References in this prospectus to the “Company,” “Danimer,” “we,” “our,” and “us,” refer to Danimer Scientific, Inc.

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements included in this prospectus, any accompanying prospectus supplement and the documents incorporated by reference herein and therein are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and therefore involve a number of risks and uncertainties. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.

 

Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements in this prospectus, any accompanying prospectus supplement and the documents incorporated herein and therein include, but are not limited to the impact on our business, operations and financial results of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine (each of which, among other things, may affect many of the items listed below); the demand for our products and services; revenue growth; effects of competition; supply chain and technology initiatives; inventory and in-stock positions; state of the economy; state of the credit markets, including mortgages, home equity loans, and consumer credit; impact of tariffs; demand for credit offerings; management of relationships with our employees, suppliers and vendors, and customers; international trade disputes, natural disasters, public health issues (including pandemics and related quarantines, shelter-in-place orders, and similar restrictions), and other business interruptions that could disrupt supply or delivery of, or demand for, our products or services; continuation of equity programs; net earnings performance; earnings per share; capital allocation and expenditures; liquidity; return on invested capital; expense leverage; stock-based compensation expense; commodity price inflation and deflation; the ability to issue debt on terms and at rates acceptable to us; the impact and expected outcome of investigations, inquiries, claims, and litigation; the effect of accounting charges; the effect of adopting certain accounting standards; the impact of regulatory changes; financial outlook; and the integration of acquired companies into our organization and the ability to recognize the anticipated synergies and benefits of those acquisitions. More information on potential factors that could affect the Company’s financial results is included from time to time in the Company’s public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. All forward-looking statements included in this prospectus are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this prospectus, and speak only as the date hereof. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this prospectus.

 

You should also read carefully the factors described or referred to in the “Risk Factors” section of this prospectus, any accompanying prospectus supplement and the documents incorporated by reference herein and therein, to better understand the risks and uncertainties inherent in our business and underlying any forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements that we make in this prospectus, any accompanying prospectus supplement and the documents incorporated by reference herein as well as other written or oral statements by us or our authorized officers on our behalf, speak only as of the date of such statement, and we undertake no obligation to update such statements. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data.

 

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THE COMPANY

 

Company Overview

 

We are a performance polymer company specializing in bioplastic replacements for traditional petroleum-based plastics. Applications for biopolymers include additives, aqueous coatings, fibers, filaments, films, thermoforming, and injection-molded articles. We bring together innovative technologies to deliver biodegradable bioplastic materials to global consumer product companies. We have core competencies in formulation and application development, fermentation process engineering, thermocatalysis, chemical engineering and polymer science. In addition, we have created an extensive intellectual property portfolio to protect our innovations that together with our technology, serves as a valuable foundation for our business and for future industry collaborations.

 

Market Overview

 

Globally, over 800 billion pounds of plastic are produced each year. Bioplastics are a key segment of the plastics industry and offer a renewably sourced or compostable replacement for traditional petroleum-based plastics with additional benefits such as biodegradability and enhanced safety. Bioplastics are used in a wide range of applications, including packaging, adhesives, food additives, food service items and many others. The bioplastics industry is diverse and rapidly evolving. As companies continue to innovate new bioplastic products to meet existing and future customer needs, we expect the industry to expand substantially.

 

We primarily market our products to consumer packaging brand owners, converters and manufacturers in the plastics industry seeking to address environmental, public health, renewability, certification, composting and biodegradability concerns because of customer perceptions, government regulations, or other reasons.

 

Corporate Overview

 

The Company (formerly Live Oak Acquisition Corp. and referred to as “Live Oak” when describing the period prior to the consummation of the Business Combination described below) was incorporated in Delaware on May 24, 2019 as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Live Oak competed its initial public offering in May 2020. On December 29, 2020 (“Closing Date”), the Company consummated a business combination (“Business Combination”), pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Meredian Holdings Group, Inc. (“Meredian Holdings Group” or “MHG”) through the exchange of MHG common stock for Live Oak Class A common stock. The Business Combination was effected through the merger of Green Merger Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Live Oak, with and into MHG, with MHG surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Live Oak.

 

In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, the Company changed its name from Live Oak Acquisition Corp. to Danimer Scientific, Inc.

 

The following description of our business describes the business historically operated by Meredian Holdings Group and its subsidiaries under the “Danimer Scientific” name as an independent enterprise prior to the Business Combination (“Legacy Danimer”) and is operated by the Company following the consummation of the Business Combination.

 

We, through our principal operating subsidiaries, Meredian, Inc., Meredian Bioplastics, Inc., Danimer Scientific, L.L.C., Danimer Bioplastics, Inc., Danimer Scientific Kentucky, Inc., and Novomer, Inc., bring together innovative technologies to deliver biodegradable bioplastic materials to global consumer product companies.

 

Our headquarters are located at 140 Industrial Boulevard, Bainbridge, Georgia 39817 and our telephone number is (229) 243-7075.

 

Our website address is www.danimerscientific.com. The content contained in, or that can be accessed through, our website is not part of this prospectus (other than the documents that we file with the SEC that are expressly incorporated by reference into this prospectus). See “Where You Can Find More Information” and “Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference.”

 

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RISK FACTORS

 

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Please carefully consider the risk factors described in our periodic and current reports filed with the SEC, which are incorporated by reference in this prospectus, as well as any risks that may be set forth in or incorporated by reference into the prospectus supplement relating to a specific security. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider these risks as well as other information we include or incorporate by reference in this prospectus or include in any applicable prospectus supplement. The risks and uncertainties we have described are not the only risks and uncertainties we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our business operations. The occurrence of any of these risks could materially affect our business, results of operations or financial condition and cause the value of our securities to decline. You could lose all or part of your investment.

 

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USE OF PROCEEDS

 

The use of proceeds from the sale of our securities will be specified in the applicable prospectus supplement.

 

Unless stated otherwise in an accompanying prospectus supplement, we will use the net proceeds from the sale of securities described in this prospectus for general corporate purposes.

 

When a particular series of securities is offered, the accompanying prospectus supplement will set forth our intended use for the net proceeds received from the sale of those securities. Pending application for specific purposes, the net proceeds may be temporarily invested in marketable securities. The precise amounts and timing of the application of proceeds will depend upon our funding requirements and the availability of other funds. Except as mentioned in any prospectus supplement, specific allocations of the proceeds to such purposes will not have been made at the date of that prospectus supplement.

 

DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK

 

The following description of our common stock does not purport to be complete and is subject in all respects to applicable Delaware law and qualified by reference to the provisions of our Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the “Certificate of Incorporation”), and Second Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended (the “Bylaws”). Copies of our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws are incorporated by reference and will be sent to stockholders upon request. Please read “Where You Can Find More Information” and “Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference” to find out how you obtain a copy of those documents. We encourage you to read carefully this prospectus, the Certificate of Incorporation, the Bylaws and the other documents we refer to herein for a more complete understanding of the Company’s common stock.

 

Authorized and Outstanding Common Stock

 

The Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of 200,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share (“Common Stock”), and 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, $0.0001 par value. As of August 9, 2022, there were 101,170,634 shares of Common Stock and no shares of preferred stock outstanding.

 

Voting Power

 

Except as otherwise required by law or as otherwise provided in any certificate of designation for any series of preferred stock, the holders of Common Stock possess all voting power for the election of our directors and all other matters requiring stockholder action. Holders of Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share on matters to be voted on by stockholders. Generally, all matters to be voted on by stockholders must be approved by a majority (or, in the case of election of directors, by a plurality) of the votes entitled to be cast by all stockholders present in person or represented by proxy, voting together as a single class.

 

Dividends

 

Holders of Common Stock will be entitled to receive such dividends, if any, as may be declared from time to time by our Board of Directors (the “Board”) in its discretion out of funds legally available therefor. In no event will any stock dividends or stock splits or combinations of stock be declared or made on Common Stock unless the shares of Common Stock at the time outstanding are treated equally and identically. We have not paid any cash dividends on the Common Stock to date. We may retain future earnings, if any, for future operations, expansion and debt repayment and have no current plans to pay cash dividends for the foreseeable future. Any decision to declare and pay dividends in the future will be made at the discretion of the Board and will depend on, among other things, our results of operations, financial condition, cash requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors that the Board may deem relevant. In addition, our ability to pay dividends may be limited by covenants of any existing and future outstanding indebtedness we or our subsidiaries incur.

 

Liquidation, Dissolution and Winding Up

 

In the event of our voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, distribution of assets or winding-up, the holders of the common stock will be entitled to receive an equal amount per share of all of our assets of whatever kind available for distribution to stockholders, after the rights of the holders of the preferred stock have been satisfied.

 

Preemptive or Other Rights

 

Our stockholders have no preemptive or other subscription rights and there are no sinking fund or redemption provisions applicable to Common Stock.

 

Election of Directors

 

The Bylaws provide that our business and affairs be managed by the Board. Our Board is composed of a single class of nine directors, each of whom will generally serve for a term of one year. There is no cumulative voting with respect to the election of directors, with the result that the holders of more than 50% of the shares voted for the election of directors can elect all of the directors.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED STOCK

 

The following is a description of certain general terms and provisions of our preferred stock. The particular terms of any series of preferred stock offered by us will be described in a prospectus supplement relating to such offering. The following description of our preferred stock does not purport to be complete and is subject in all respects to applicable Delaware law and qualified by reference to the provisions of our Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws and the certificate of designation relating to each series of our preferred stock, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission at or prior to the time of issuance of such series of preferred stock.

 

Our Certificate of Incorporation authorizes our Board to issue, without further stockholder approval, up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series, having a par value of $0.0001 per share. As of the date of this prospectus, no shares of our preferred stock were outstanding.

 

Our Board is authorized to fix the designation and relative rights for each series of preferred stock, and the applicable prospectus supplement will set forth with respect to such series, the following information:

 

any dividend rights;

 

any stated redemption and liquidation values or preference per share;

 

any sinking fund provisions;

 

any conversion or exchange provisions;

 

any participation rights;

 

any voting rights; and

 

the terms of any other preferences, limitations and restrictions, as are stated in the resolutions adopted by our Board and as are permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”).

 

The transfer agent and registrar for each series of preferred stock will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement.

 

DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES

 

The debt securities may be senior debt securities or subordinated debt securities. The senior debt securities and the subordinated debt securities are together referred to in this prospectus as the “debt securities.” The form of indenture is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. We will include in a supplement to this prospectus the specific terms of each series of debt securities being offered. The statements and descriptions in this prospectus or in any prospectus supplement regarding provisions of the debt securities and the indenture are summaries thereof, do not purport to be complete and are subject to, and are qualified in their entirety by reference to, all of the provisions of the indenture (and any amendments or supplements we may enter into from time to time which are permitted under such indenture) and the debt securities, including the definitions therein of certain terms.

 

Unless otherwise specified in a prospectus supplement, the debt securities will be our direct unsecured obligations. The indenture does not limit the aggregate principal amount of debt securities that we may issue and provides that we may issue debt securities from time to time in one or more series, in each case with the same or various maturities, at par or at a discount. Unless indicated in a prospectus supplement, we may issue additional debt securities of a particular series without the consent of the holders of the debt securities of such series outstanding at the time of the issuance. Any such additional debt securities, together with all other outstanding debt securities of that series, will constitute a single series of debt securities under the indenture.

 

We will set forth in a prospectus supplement (including any pricing supplement or term sheet) relating to any series of debt securities being offered the aggregate principal amount and the following terms of the debt securities, if applicable:

 

the title and ranking of the debt securities (including the terms of any subordination provisions);

 

the price or prices (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount) at which we will sell the debt securities;

 

covenants that we will adhere to in connection with the issuance and maintenance of debt securities;

 

events of default, acceleration, waiver of defaults, and related remedies, rights, and duties;

 

form, denomination, issuance, registration, transfer, and replacement of debt securities;

 

guarantees of the debt securities of that series, if any, including the terms of subordination, if any, of such guarantees;

 

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any other terms of the debt securities, which may supplement, modify or delete any provision of the indenture as it applies to that series, including any terms that may be required under applicable law or regulations or advisable in connection with the marketing of the securities; and

 

satisfaction and discharge of debt securities.

 

We may issue debt securities that provide for an amount less than their stated principal amount to be due and payable upon declaration of acceleration of their maturity pursuant to the terms of the indenture. We will provide you with information on the federal income tax considerations and other special considerations applicable to any of these debt securities in the applicable prospectus supplement.

 

DESCRIPTION OF GUARANTEES OF THE DEBT SECURITIES

 

If specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, certain of our subsidiaries will guarantee the debt securities. The particular terms of any guarantee will be described in the related prospectus supplement. Any guarantees will be joint and several and full and unconditional obligations of the guarantors. The obligations of each guarantor under its guarantee will be limited as necessary to prevent that guarantee from constituting a fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer under applicable law.

 

DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS

 

A warrant is a security that gives the holder the right, upon exercise of the warrant, to purchase a specified number of securities at a specified exercise price, during a specified exercise period, which is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of specified events. We may issue warrants for the purchase of our common stock, preferred stock or debt securities or any combination thereof. Warrants may be issued independently or together with our common stock, preferred stock or debt securities and may be attached to or separate from any such offered securities. Each series of warrants will be issued under a separate warrant agreement to be entered into between us and a bank or trust company, as warrant agent. The warrant agent will act solely as our agent in connection with the warrants. The warrant agent will not have any obligation or relationship of agency or trust for or with any holders or beneficial owners of warrants. Warrants will be offered and exercisable for United States dollars only. Warrants will be issued in registered form only. The particular terms of any warrants will be described in the related prospectus supplement.

 

Anti-Takeover Effects of CERTAIN Provisions of Delaware Law and
Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws

 

Certain provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws could have an anti-takeover effect. These provisions are intended to enhance the likelihood of continuity and stability in the composition of the Board and in the policies formulated by the Board and to discourage an unsolicited takeover of us if the Board determines that such takeover is not in the best interests of us and our stockholders. However, these provisions could have the effect of discouraging certain attempts to acquire us or remove incumbent management even if some or a majority of stockholders deemed such an attempt to be in their best interests.

 

The provisions in the Certificate of Incorporation and the Bylaws include: (a) advance notice requirements for special meetings and the Board’s ability to solicit additional information reasonably foreseeable to be material to a stockholder’s decision about the nominees or a stockholder proposal; (b) a procedure which requires stockholders to nominate directors in advance of a meeting to elect such directors; (c) the authority to issue additional shares of common stock and/or preferred stock without stockholder approval; (d) the number of directors on our Board will be fixed exclusively by the Board; (e) any newly created directorship or any vacancy in our Board resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors or the death, disability, resignation, retirement, disqualification, removal from office or other cause will be filled solely by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, even if less than a quorum; and (f) our Bylaws may be amended by our Board.

 

The DGCL contains statutory “anti-takeover” provisions, including Section 203 of the DGCL which applies automatically to a Delaware corporation unless that corporation elects to opt-out as provided in Section 203. We, as a Delaware corporation, have not elected to opt-out of Section 203 of the DGCL. Under Section 203 of the DGCL, a stockholder acquiring more than 15% of the outstanding voting shares of a corporation (an “Interested Stockholder”) but less than 85% of such shares may not engage in certain business combinations with the corporation for a period of three years subsequent to the date on which the stockholder became an Interested Stockholder unless prior to such date, the board of directors of the corporation approves either the business combination or the transaction which resulted in the stockholder becoming an Interested Stockholder, or the business combination is approved by the board of directors and by the affirmative vote of at least 66 2/3% of the outstanding voting stock that is not owned by the Interested Stockholder.

 

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Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors

 

Pursuant to provisions of the DGCL, we have adopted provisions in our Certificate of Incorporation that provide that our directors shall not be personally liable for monetary damages to us or our stockholders for a breach of fiduciary duty as a director to the full extent that the Securities Act permits the limitation or elimination of the liability of directors.

 

We have in effect a directors and officers liability insurance policy indemnifying our directors and officers and the directors and officers of our subsidiaries within a specific limit for certain liabilities incurred by them, including liabilities under the Securities Act. We pay the entire premium of this policy. Our Certificate of Incorporation also contains a provision for the indemnification by us of all of our directors and officers, to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL.

 

Exclusive Forum

 

Our Bylaws provide that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be the sole and exclusive forum for (a) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Company, (b) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer, other employee or stockholder of the Company to the Company or the Company’s stockholders, (c) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL, the Certificate of Incorporation, or Bylaws or as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, (d) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine; or (e) any action asserting an “internal corporate claim” as that term is defined in Section 115 of the DGCL, shall be a state court located within the State of Delaware (or, if no state court located within the State of Delaware has jurisdiction, the federal district court for the District of Delaware). Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in shares of our stock shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to the foregoing forum selection provisions.

 

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

 

We may sell securities in any one or more of the following ways (or in any combination) from time to time:

 

to or through one or more underwriters or dealers;

 

directly to a limited number of purchasers or to a single purchaser, including through a specific bidding, auction or other process; or

 

through agents, brokers or dealers.

 

The applicable prospectus supplement will set forth the terms of the offering of such securities, including:

 

the name or names of any underwriters, dealers or agents and the amounts of securities underwritten or purchased by each of them;

 

the public offering price of the securities and the proceeds to us and any discounts, commissions or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers;

 

describing any compensation in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions or otherwise received from us by each of such underwriter, dealer or agent and in the aggregate to all underwriters, dealers and agents;

 

identifying the amounts underwritten;

 

identifying the nature of the underwriter’s obligation to take the securities;

 

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identifying any over-allotment option under which the underwriters may purchase additional securities from us;

 

identifying any quotation systems or securities exchanges on which the securities may be quoted or listed; and

 

identifying any other facts material to the transaction.

 

Any public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers may be changed from time to time.

 

We may effect the distribution of the securities from time to time in one or more transactions either:

 

at a fixed price or at prices that may be changed;

 

at market prices prevailing at the time of sale;

 

at prices relating to such prevailing market prices; or

 

at negotiated prices.

 

Any underwritten offering may be on a best efforts or a firm commitment basis. If underwriters are used in the sale of any securities, the securities will be acquired by the underwriters for their own account and may be resold from time to time in one or more transactions, including, without limitation, negotiated transactions, at a fixed public offering price or at varying prices determined at the time of sale. The securities may be either offered to the public through underwriting syndicates represented by managing underwriters, or directly by underwriters without a syndicate. Generally, the underwriters’ obligations, if any, to purchase the securities will be subject to certain conditions precedent. Subject to certain conditions, the underwriters will be obligated to purchase all of the securities if they purchase any of the securities (other than any securities purchased upon exercise of any option to purchase additional securities or any over-allotment option). Any public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed, reallowed or paid to dealers may be changed from time to time.

 

If a dealer is used in an offering of securities, we may sell the securities to the dealer, as principal. The dealer may then resell the securities to the public at varying prices to be determined by the dealer at the time of sale. The prospectus supplement may set forth the name of the dealer and the terms of the transactions.

 

We may sell the securities directly or through agents that we designate from time to time. The applicable prospectus supplement will name any agent involved in the offer or sale of the securities and will describe any commissions payable by us to the agent. Generally, any agent will be acting on a best efforts basis for the period of its appointment.

 

We may also sell the securities offered by any applicable prospectus supplement in “at-the-market offerings” within the meaning of Rule 415 of the Securities Act, to or through a market maker or into an existing trading market, on an exchange or otherwise. If a broker is used in the sale of the securities, the broker will not acquire the securities, and we will sell the securities directly to the purchasers in the applicable market. The prospectus supplement will set forth the terms of the arrangements with the broker.

 

We may sell the securities directly to one or more purchasers without using any underwriters, dealers or agents. In that event, no underwriters or agents would be involved. In addition, we may enter into derivative, sale or forward sale transactions with third parties, or sell securities not covered by this prospectus to third parties in privately negotiated transactions. If the applicable prospectus supplement indicates, in connection with such a transaction, the third parties may, pursuant to this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement, sell securities covered by this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement. If so, a third party may use securities borrowed from us or others to settle such sales and may use securities received from us or others to settle those sales to close out any related short positions. The third party in such sale transactions will be an underwriter and will be identified in the applicable prospectus supplement (or a post-effective amendment). We may also loan or pledge securities covered by this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement to third parties, who may sell the loaned securities or, in an event of default in the case of a pledge, sell the pledged securities pursuant to this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement. We may also sell the securities directly, in which event, no underwriters or agents will be involved.

 

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In the sale of the securities, underwriters, dealers or agents may receive compensation in the form of commissions, discounts or concessions from us.  Underwriters, dealers or agents may also receive compensation from the purchasers of securities for whom they act as agents or to whom they sell as principals, or both.  Any underwriters, broker-dealers and agents that participate in the distribution of the securities may be deemed to be “underwriters” as defined in the Securities Act. Any commissions paid or any discounts or concessions allowed to any such persons, and any profits they receive on resale of the securities, may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act. Compensation as to a particular underwriter, dealer or agent might be in excess of customary commissions and will be in amounts to be negotiated in connection with transactions involving securities. In effecting sales, broker-dealers engaged by us may arrange for other broker-dealers to participate in the resales. Maximum compensation to any underwriters, brokers, dealers or agents will not exceed any applicable FINRA limitations.

 

Agents, underwriters and dealers may be entitled under relevant agreements with us or to indemnification by us against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, or to contribution with respect to payments which such agents, underwriters and dealers may be required to make in respect thereof. The terms and conditions of any indemnification or contribution will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement.

 

Underwriters or agents may purchase and sell the securities in the open market. These transactions may include over-allotments, stabilizing transactions, syndicate covering transactions and penalty bids. Over-allotments involves sales in excess of the offering size, which creates a short position. Stabilizing transactions consist of bids or purchases for the purpose of preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of the securities and are permitted so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum. Syndicate covering transactions involve the placing of any bid on behalf of the underwriting syndicate or the effecting of any purchase to reduce a short position created in connection with an offering. The underwriters or agents also may impose a penalty bid, which permits them to reclaim selling concessions allowed to syndicate members or certain dealers if they repurchase the securities in stabilizing or covering transactions. These activities may stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the market price of the securities, which may be higher than the price that might otherwise prevail in the open market. These activities, if begun, may be discontinued at any time. These transactions may be effected on any exchange on which the securities are traded, in the over-the-counter market or otherwise.

 

Agents, dealers and underwriters may be customers of, engage in transactions with, or perform services for us in the ordinary course of business.

 

The specific terms of any lock-up provisions in respect of any given offering of common stock will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. 

 

The place and time of delivery for securities will be set forth in the accompanying prospectus supplement for such securities. To comply with applicable state securities laws, the securities offered by this prospectus will be sold, if necessary, in such jurisdictions only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, securities may not be sold in some states unless they have been registered or qualified for sale in the applicable state or an exemption from the registration or qualification requirement is available and is complied with.

 

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Unless otherwise specified in the related prospectus supplement, each series of securities will be a new issue with no established trading market, other than the common stock, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Any common stock sold pursuant to a prospectus supplement will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange, subject to applicable notices. We may elect to apply for quotation or listing of any other class or series of our securities on a quotation system or an exchange but we are not obligated to do so. It is possible that one or more underwriters may make a market in a class or series of our securities, but such underwriters will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. Any such activities will be described in the prospectus supplement. Therefore, no assurance can be given as to the liquidity of, or the trading market for, any other class or series of our securities. 

 

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

 

We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. Our SEC filings are available to the public over the Internet at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of certain information filed by us with the SEC are also available on our website at www.danimerscientific.com. Information accessible on or through our website is not a part of this prospectus (other than the documents that we file with the SEC that are expressly incorporated by reference into this prospectus).

 

This prospectus and any prospectus supplement are part of a registration statement that we filed with the SEC and do not contain all of the information in the registration statement. You should review the information and exhibits in the registration statement for further information on us and our consolidated subsidiaries and the securities that we are offering. Forms of any indenture or other documents establishing the terms of the offered securities are filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part or under cover of a Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated in this prospectus by reference. Statements in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement about these documents are summaries and each statement is qualified in all respects by reference to the document to which it refers. You should read the actual documents for a more complete description of the relevant matters.

 

This prospectus omits certain information that is contained in the registration statement on file with the SEC, of which this prospectus is a part. For further information with respect to us and our securities, reference is made to the registration statement, including the exhibits incorporated therein by reference or filed therewith. Statements herein contained concerning the provisions of any document are not necessarily complete and, in each instance, reference is made to the copy of such document filed as an exhibit or incorporated by reference to the registration statement. Each such statement is qualified in its entirety by such reference.

 

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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE

 

The SEC allows us to “incorporate by reference” information from other documents that we file with it, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents. The information incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this prospectus. Information in this prospectus supersedes information incorporated by reference that we filed with the SEC prior to the date of this prospectus, while information that we file later with the SEC will automatically update and supersede the information in this prospectus. We incorporate by reference into this prospectus and the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part the information or documents listed below that we have filed with the SEC (Commission File No. 001-39280):

 

our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 7, 2022;

 

our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on May 10, 2022, and June 30, 2022, filed with the SEC on August 9, 2022;

 

the description of our common stock contained in our Registration Statement on Form 8-A12B, filed with the SEC on May 4, 2020 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), including, without limitation, any amendment or report filed for the purpose of updating such description; and

 

our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January 21, 2022, February 3, 2022, and August 15, 2022 (in each case, excluding “furnished” and not “filed” information under Item 2.02 or Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and exhibits furnished on such form that are related to such items).

 

We also incorporate by reference any future filings (other than any filings or portions of such reports that are not deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act in accordance with the Exchange Act and applicable SEC rules, including current reports furnished under Item 2.02 or Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and exhibits furnished on such form that are related to such items unless such Form 8-K expressly provides to the contrary) made with the SEC pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, until we file a post-effective amendment which indicates the termination of the offering of the securities made by this prospectus and the accompanying prospectus. Information in such future filings updates and supplements the information provided in this prospectus and the accompanying prospectus. Any statements in any such future filings will automatically be deemed to modify and supersede any information in any document we previously filed with the SEC that is incorporated or deemed to be incorporated herein by reference to the extent that statements in the later filed document modify or replace such earlier statements.

 

You may obtain copies of any of these filings by contacting us at the address and telephone number indicated below. 

 

Documents incorporated by reference are available from us without charge, excluding all exhibits unless an exhibit has been specifically incorporated by reference into this prospectus, by requesting them in writing or by telephone at:

 

Danimer Scientific, Inc.

Attention: Corporate Secretary 

140 Industrial Boulevard

Bainbridge, Georgia 39817 

(229) 243-7075

 

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EXPERTS

 

The consolidated financial statements of Danimer Scientific, Inc. as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and for the years then ended, and management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021 have been incorporated by reference herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon the reports of KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

 

The audit report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, expresses an opinion that Danimer Scientific, Inc. did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021 because of the effect of material weaknesses on the achievement of the objectives of the control criteria and contains an explanatory paragraph that states the material weakness in risk assessment resulted in the following material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting: (1) ineffective controls over the accuracy of the quantities billed for product revenue, (2) ineffective controls over the expense attribution for certain stock-based compensation awards, (3) ineffective controls over the preparation and review of the tax provision, including the assignment of control operators with requisite knowledge, experience and expertise, and (4) ineffective controls over the processing and payment of vendor invoices for certain contracts with progress billings have been identified and included in management’s assessment.

 

The audit report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, also contains an explanatory paragraph that states the Company acquired Novomer, Inc. (Novomer) during 2021, and management excluded from its assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, Novomer’s internal control over financial reporting associated with 20% of total assets and less than 1% of total revenues included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of the Company also excluded an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of Novomer.

 

The consolidated financial statements of the Company, as the successor to Legacy Danimer, at December 31, 2019, and for the year ended December 31, 2019, included in this prospectus, have been audited by Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A., independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report, which is incorporated by reference herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

 

LEGAL MATTERS

 

The validity of the securities offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Kane Kessler, P.C., New York, New York. Any underwriters will be advised of the other issues relating to any offering by their own legal counsel, which will be named in an accompanying prospectus supplement relating to that offering.

 

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11,250,000 Shares of Common Stock 

Warrants to purchase up to 15,000,000 Shares of Common Stock

Pre-Funded Warrants to purchase up to 3,750,000 Shares of Common Stock and

Up to 18,750,000 Shares of Common Stock Underlying the Warrants and Pre-Funded Warrants

 

 

 

 

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT

 

 

 

Roth Capital Partners

 

March 20, 2024