MingZhu Logistics Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: YGMZ) announced a registered direct offering that will raise approximately $8 million in gross proceeds by selling 8 million units. Each unit consists of one ordinary share (par value $0.128) or a pre‑funded warrant, plus one common warrant exercisable at $1.00 per Class A ordinary share. The offering is structured under a shelf registration statement on Form F‑3, which the SEC declared effective on June 6, 2023, and Univest Securities, LLC is the sole placement agent.
The company plans to use the proceeds to strengthen liquidity for ongoing operations and strategic initiatives. Funds will be allocated to fleet expansion, technology upgrades, and working‑capital needs as MingZhu pursues diversification into cross‑border e‑commerce logistics and premium liquor distribution. The capital raise is intended to support the company’s cost‑control program and to provide a buffer against the high cash burn rate that has driven its market capitalization to roughly $5.08 million as of November 25, 2025.
MingZhu’s financial performance has deteriorated in recent periods. Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025 fell to $13.64 million from $22.89 million a year earlier, and full‑year 2024 revenue was $40.43 million, a 54.6% decline from $89 million in 2023. Net losses narrowed to $6.19 million for 2024 from $9.8 million in 2023, but the company still carries $9.78 million in debt, giving a debt‑to‑capital ratio of 0.66. A 1‑for‑16 reverse stock split took effect on November 12, 2025, and the company has received a Nasdaq delisting notice for failing to meet listing standards.
Investors reacted strongly to the offering, selling shares in response to the dilution risk created by issuing new units at a price that reflects the company’s distressed valuation. The market’s negative reaction underscores concerns that the capital raise may not be sufficient to reverse the company’s financial trajectory and that the new shares will dilute existing shareholders’ ownership stakes.
CEO Jinlong Yang has emphasized a focus on rebuilding the core logistics business, cutting operating expenses, and exploring new revenue streams such as premium liquor distribution. While the company has not issued a formal statement on the offering’s impact, management’s stated priorities suggest that the capital raise is part of a broader effort to stabilize operations and pursue growth opportunities.
The $8 million raise provides a short‑term liquidity cushion but also increases the share count, amplifying dilution. The company’s ability to meet Nasdaq listing requirements and to fund its expansion plans will depend on how effectively it can convert the capital into revenue growth and cost savings. The offering signals both a need for additional cash and a commitment to restructuring, but it also highlights the ongoing financial challenges that MingZhu faces.
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