Aspen Group, Inc. Announces Auto Conversion of $10 Million Convertible Notes Reducing Debt Balance to Zero
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Aspen Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASPU) announced that its $10 million secured convertible notes have fully converted, marking a significant milestone for the company. The notes, which carried a 7% interest rate and were convertible at $7.15 per share, were extinguished, eliminating $700,000 in annual interest expenses. This auto conversion occurred on September 14, 2020, after the company's stock price exceeded $10.725 for 20 consecutive trading days. Aspen Group is now entirely debt-free, reflecting its improving financial performance and growth strategy focused on increasing its nursing student body.
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- Aspen Group is now entirely debt-free following the conversion of $10 million in secured convertible notes.
- Elimination of $700,000 in annual interest expense will improve profitability.
- The stock price appreciation suggests strong market confidence and reflects the company's growth strategy.
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News Market Reaction – ASPU
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspen Group, Inc. (“AGI”) (Nasdaq: ASPU), an education technology holding company, today announced that the
The convertible notes were automatically convertible into Aspen Group common stock once the closing price of the Company’s common stock equaled or exceeded
“This represents another important milestone in the continual strengthening of our balance sheet. Upon the full conversion of the convertible notes, Aspen Group is now entirely debt-free. This also removes
About Aspen Group, Inc.
Aspen Group, Inc. is an education technology holding company that leverages its infrastructure and expertise to allow its two universities, Aspen University and United States University, to deliver on the vision of making college affordable again. For more information, visit www.aspu.com.
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