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Get filing alertsBlackSky launches up to $250M at-the-market equity offering program with Deutsche Bank, Craig-Hallum
Filed May 22, 2026 · Period ending May 22, 2026 · ~1 min read
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BlackSky can now sell up to $250 million of Class A common stock gradually at market prices through two sales agents, providing flexible capital-raising without obligation to sell any specific amount or timeline.
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Sales will occur on the NYSE at prevailing market prices through ordinary broker transactions, block trades, or negotiated deals, with the company controlling timing and volume through placement notices.
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Sales agents Deutsche Bank and Craig-Hallum will receive up to 3.0% of gross proceeds as compensation, meaning BlackSky nets approximately 97% of any sales.
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BlackSky filed a new shelf registration statement (Form S-3ASR) on the same day, qualifying as a well-known seasoned issuer with automatic effectiveness for securities sales.
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Summary
BlackSky Technology established an at-the-market equity offering program on May 22, 2026, giving the company the ability to raise up to $250 million by selling Class A common stock gradually into the market.
Unlike traditional stock offerings that dump large blocks of shares at once, this ATM program lets BlackSky sell shares opportunistically over time at prevailing market prices, providing capital-raising flexibility while potentially minimizing market disruption.
For existing shareholders, this represents potential dilution of up to $250 million worth of shares, though the actual dilution depends entirely on how much BlackSky chooses to sell and at what prices. The company controls the timing and isn't obligated to sell any shares. The 3% sales agent fee is standard for these arrangements. Investors should monitor BlackSky's quarterly filings and press releases for announcements of actual share sales under this program. The company's decision to activate this facility—and how aggressively it uses it—will signal management's view on capital needs, stock valuation, and business momentum. Watch for disclosure of proceeds raised and shares sold in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On May 22, 2026, BlackSky Technology Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), entered into a Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC (the “Sales Agents”), pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell from time to time through the Sales Agents the Company’s Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), having an aggregate offering price of up to $250,000,000 (the “Shares”).
BlackSky established an at-the-market equity offering program allowing the company to sell up to $250 million of its Class A common stock over time through two sales agents. This is a flexible capital-raising mechanism where shares can be sold gradually at market prices rather than in a single large offering. The company is not obligated to sell any shares and can control timing and pricing parameters.
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Upon delivery of a placement notice to the Sales Agents and subject to the terms and conditions of the Sales Agreement, the sales, if any, of the Shares may be made in negotiated transactions or transactions that are deemed to be “at the market offerings” as defined in Rule 415(a) (4) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), including without limitation, by means of ordinary brokers’ transactions on the New York Stock Exchange at market prices, in block transactions, or as otherwise agreed with the applicable Sales Agent
Sales will occur through various methods including ordinary broker transactions on the NYSE at prevailing market prices, block trades, or negotiated transactions. The company controls when and how much to sell by submitting placement notices to one sales agent at a time, providing flexibility to manage dilution and market impact.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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Sales Agreement, dated May 22, 2026, by and among BlackSky Technology Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC
BlackSky has entered into a sales agreement with two investment banks, Deutsche Bank Securities and Craig-Hallum Capital Group. This type of agreement typically establishes an at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program, allowing the company to sell shares directly into the market over time to raise capital. The filing includes a legal opinion from Wilson Sonsini confirming the validity of the shares to be issued.
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