Ouster, Inc. has successfully closed its previously announced public offering, raising approximately $191.9 million in net proceeds. The company issued and sold an aggregate of 3,621,876 shares of its common stock at a public price of $55.22 per share. The offering, which was managed by Northland Securities, Inc. as the sole underwriter, closed on July 6, 2026. The gross proceeds from the sale of the firm shares amounted to approximately $200.0 million before the deduction of underwriting discounts and commissions.

The securities were offered pursuant to a prospectus supplement and related prospectus filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This offering falls under the company's effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-297220). As part of the agreement, Ouster granted the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 543,281 shares to cover over-allotments, if any.

Offering Details

The following table outlines the categories of securities included in the prospectus:

This specific transaction involved only the sale of common stock by the company. The underwriting agreement contains customary representations, warranties, and indemnification obligations, including for liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Lock-Up Agreement

In conjunction with the closing, Ouster and its directors and executive officers agreed to a lock-up period. They will not sell or transfer any common stock for 60 days after July 2, 2026, without first obtaining the written consent of the underwriter. This restriction is subject to certain exceptions as described in the prospectus supplement.

Strategic Context

The capital raise follows recent investor interest after Ouster announced its Rev8 family of OS digital lidar sensors complies with Build America, Buy America Act requirements. This designation makes the sensors eligible for U.S. government-funded infrastructure projects. Ouster stated the validation supports the use of its technology across intelligent transportation systems, smart cities, transit networks, and tolling systems.

Shares of Ouster Inc are surging Tuesday morning, hitting new 52-week highs, following the company's announcement that its new Rev8 family of OS digital lidar sensors fully complies with Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements. This compliance unlocks federal funding eligibility for the sensors, enabling their deployment in U.S. government-funded infrastructure projects. The certification allows state and local transportation agencies, engineering firms, and system integrators to utilize Rev8 sensors for upgrades such as intelligent transportation systems (ITS), smart cities, transit networks, and tolling systems.

The BABA Act establishes a strict domestic procurement preference across all federally-funded infrastructure projects. By meeting these standards, Ouster positions its Rev8 sensors to support the modernization of American infrastructure. The compliance milestone is significant for customers seeking to leverage federal funding for advanced perception technology on roadways and transit systems. CEO Angus Pacala emphasized that meeting these strict domestic manufacturing standards enables customers to leverage federal funding to deploy cutting-edge Physical AI on American roadways.

Ouster BlueCity Integration

The BABA compliance extends to Ouster BlueCity, a complete traffic management solution that combines 3D digital lidar with proprietary AI software. When integrated with Rev8 sensors, Ouster BlueCity provides 500-foot advanced detection and optional native color. This configuration delivers situational awareness for multimodal actuation, alerts, and analytics. The combination of BABA compliance and advanced detection capabilities enables municipalities and transportation agencies to access federal funding for infrastructure modernization.

Market Activity and Technical Levels

Ouster shares were up 13.52% at $61.38 at the time of publication on Tuesday, trading as high as $63.79. The stock is trading 40.1% above its 20-day SMA ($44.12) and 124.8% above its 200-day SMA ($27.51). Momentum indicators suggest the stock is overbought, with the RSI at 72.12, while the MACD is below its signal line with a negative histogram. Key resistance is identified at $54.49, a prior 52-week high zone, while key support sits at the 20-day SMA area of $44.12.

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