DURANGO, Colo., Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (NASDAQ:RMCF) (the "Company", "we", or "RMCF"), an international franchisor and producer of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, including gourmet caramel apples, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private investment in public equity ("PIPE") financing that is expected to result in gross proceeds of approximately $2.2 million to the Company, before deducting offering expenses. Pursuant to the terms of the securities purchase agreement, RMCF is selling an aggregate of 1.25 million shares of its common stock at a price of $1.75 per share. The issuance price reflects a 15% premium to the closing stock price on August 5, 2024. The PIPE financing is expected to close on or about August 6, 2024, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes. The offer and sale of the foregoing securities are being made in a transaction not involving a public offering and the securities have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be reoffered or resold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. Concurrently with the execution of the securities purchase agreement, RMCF and the investors entered into a registration rights agreement pursuant to which the Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission ...