Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIDU) shares fell on Thursday, down over 20%, as investors weighed dilution risk from the company's $100 million registered direct offering.

The company priced a best-efforts offering of 19,685,039 shares of Class A common stock, or pre-funded warrants in lieu of shares, at $5.08 per share, including the pre-funded warrant exercise price. The offering was priced at the market under Nasdaq rules.

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Sidus plans to use the net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes. The deal is expected to close on May 29, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. ThinkEquity is acting as the sole placement agent.

Why The Offering Matters