Newport Beach, CA, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bimergen Energy Corporation ("Bimergen" or the "Company") (NYSE American: BESS, BESS.WS), a utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) asset owner, project developer, and independent power provider, today announced the closing of its public offering of common stock (or pre-funded warrants ("Pre-Funded Warrants") in lieu thereof) and one accompanying warrant per common stock or Pre-Funded Warrant, at a public offering price of $4.00, for gross proceeds of $13,600,000, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. In addition, Bimergen has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 200,000 shares of common stock (or Pre-Funded Warrants) and/or an additional 200,000 warrants to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering also included the purchase by the underwriters of 200,000 warrants in connection with the partial exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option.
The Company intends to use the proceeds to develop BESS projects and for working capital.
ThinkEquity acted as sole book-running manager for the offering.
A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-280668) relating to the shares was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and became effective on January 29, 2026. This offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus may be obtained from ThinkEquity, 17 State Street, 41st Floor, New York, New York 10004.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Bimergen Energy Corporation
Bimergen Energy Corporation (NYSE American: BESS, BESS.WS) is a U.S.-based independent power producer specializing in the development, ownership, and operation of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS). Bimergen develops utility-scale and distributed storage projects designed to provide grid reliability, renewable integration, and flexible energy solutions. Bimergen manages the full project lifecycle, including site selection, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations. Its portfolio spans multiple power markets across the United States. www.Bimergen.com
Forward Looking Statements
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