1. AirNet raised $180 million in a direct offering of shares and warrants. 2. Funds came entirely from digital assets: Bitcoin and Ethereum. 3. This move solidifies AirNet's transformation into the digital asset ecosystem. 4. New strategies aim to maximize shareholder value in a digital landscape. 5. CEO emphasizes flexibility gained from digital asset financing for future growth.
The significant capital raise in digital currencies positions ANTE for exponential growth in its digital asset strategy, akin to companies like Coinbase that shifted focus to cryptocurrencies, leading to boosted stock performance. The market often reacts positively to firms integrating innovative financial strategies during periods of flux in traditional sectors.
The completion of the financing aligns ANTE’s operational future with the growing digital currency market, increasing its attractiveness to investors who follow crypto trends, which can positively influence share performance.
AirNet's strategic shift towards digital assets will unfold over time as they establish themselves in the cryptocurrency landscape, similar to how other tech firms successfully transitioned to digital platforms, like Shopify in e-commerce, which took time but eventually resulted in significant market capitalization growth.
BEIJING, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AirNet Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:ANTE) ("AirNet" or the "Company"), today announced the completion of its previously announced registered direct offering with certain investors. The Company raised gross proceeds of approximately US$180.0 million through the purchase and sale of 80,826,225 of its ordinary shares and accompanying warrants.
In a landmark move reflecting its new corporate direction, the proceeds were paid entirely in digital assets, consisting of approximately 819.07 Bitcoin and 19,928.91 Ethereum, before the deduction of offering expenses.
This financing solidifies AirNet's strategic transformation into a dedicated participant in the digital asset ecosystem. To guide this new chapter, the Company has engaged a team of seasoned cryptocurrency professionals to advise on a sophisticated, multi-faceted strategy designed to maximize shareholder value.
"The completion of this financing marks a pivotal new beginning for AirNet, and receiving the full proceeds in Bitcoin and Ethereum aligns our treasury directly with our future," said Dan Shao, CEO of AirNet. "This strategic capital gives us immense flexibility. Guided by our new team of experts, we are positioned to be an active and intelligent participant across the entire digital asset landscape."
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