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Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) has announced a comprehensive initiative to improve its Net Income by up to $13.5 million annually. The plan includes reducing annual operational expenses by up to $9.9 million by March 31, 2025, and other expenses by up to $3.6 million. Key measures include:
1. Workforce adjustments: Reducing staffing and independent contractor expenses by 27%.
2. Interest expense reduction: Restructuring long-term debt with Columbia Pacific Advisors, extending maturity to February 19, 2027, and converting to 100% Payable-in-Kind interest.
3. Vendor cost-savings: Implementing additional measures to reduce discretionary spending, legal and accounting expenses, and real-estate costs.
The company aims to extend its cash runway while maintaining its growth plan and continuing investment in its software platform and marketing.
Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) has been granted an extension by the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel to regain compliance with continued listing requirements. The company must file an application for listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market by October 7, 2024, and demonstrate compliance with specific Listing Rules by January 31, 2025.
Banzai is currently in violation of the bid price requirement (Rule 5450(a)(1)) and the market value of listed securities requirement (Rule 5450(b)(2)(A)). CEO Joe Davy expressed confidence in the company's ability to cure these deficiencies within the given timeframe, stating that they are taking substantial steps to recapitalize the balance sheet, add liquidity, and set up the company for long-term shareholder value.
Banzai International (NASDAQ: BNZI) has closed a $5 million private placement priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The offering included 1,176,471 shares of Class A common stock (or pre-funded warrants), along with Series A and short-term Series B warrants to purchase additional shares. The purchase price was $4.25 per share, with warrants exercisable at $4.00 per share.
H.C. Wainwright & Co. acted as the exclusive placement agent. Banzai plans to use the net proceeds to pay off its outstanding credit facility with Yorkville Advisors and for working capital. The securities were offered under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and have not been registered, limiting their sale in the United States.
Banzai International (NASDAQ: BNZI) announced a $5 million private placement of 1,176,471 shares of Class A common stock or pre-funded warrants, along with Series A and Series B warrants to purchase up to 1,176,471 shares each. The purchase price is $4.25 per share, and the warrants have an exercise price of $4.00 per share. The Series A warrants will expire in five years, while the Series B warrants will expire in 18 months. The closing is expected around September 26, 2024, subject to customary conditions. H.C. Wainwright & Co. is the exclusive placement agent. Gross proceeds are expected to be approximately $5 million, before deducting fees and expenses. The net proceeds will be used to pay off an outstanding credit facility with Yorkville Advisors and for working capital and general corporate purposes. The securities are offered under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D and are not registered under the Securities Act or state securities laws.
Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) has announced significant debt payoff and restructuring agreements, totaling $28.8 million in reduced and restructured liabilities. This includes:
- Write-off of up to $5.6 million in outstanding liabilities
- Restructuring of $19.2 million in existing debt obligations
- Previously executed Cantor Fitzgerald fee restructuring
The agreements involve eliminating approximately $15.3 million of debt through a combination of private placement and debt restructuring, with participation from insiders including Alco Investment Company. A term loan with CB BF Lending is being converted to a fixed-price convertible with a maturity date extended to February 19, 2027. These actions aim to improve Banzai's balance sheet, reduce total debt, defer principal and interest payments, and lower near-term cash needs.
Banzai International (NASDAQ: BNZI), a leading marketing technology company, has announced a shareholder update conference call webcast scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. The call will be hosted by Banzai Founder and CEO Joe Davey, who will discuss recent announcements, review ongoing initiatives, and highlight anticipated 2024 milestones.
The conference call will include a presentation accessible during the webcast and via the company's investor relations website. Shareholders can register for the webcast at https://my.demio.com/ref/15lM6RTzpckOhoCv. A replay of the webcast and the presentation will be available in the investor relations section of Banzai's website after the event.
Banzai International (NASDAQ: BNZI) has announced a one-for-fifty reverse stock split effective September 19, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. EDT. This strategic move is primarily aimed at regaining compliance with Nasdaq's minimum average closing share price requirement. The company's stock will continue trading under the symbol 'BNZI' but with a new CUSIP Number (06682J 308).
Post-split, Banzai will have 916,558 shares of Class A common stock outstanding. The split will affect all issued and outstanding Class A shares, as well as those available for issuance under stock options and warrants. Fractional shares will be rounded up to the nearest whole share. Shareholders with physical certificates will receive information from Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company regarding the exchange process.
Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) reported strong organic growth in August 2024, adding 147 new customers and bringing the total to 1,434 for 2024. This includes 981 new and 453 reactivating customers, with a 24% improvement in new customer acquisitions compared to the previous year. Notable additions include Cisco, Sprinklr, Globe Life Insurance, and LoanDepot.
The company's AI-driven marketing technology platform continues to attract leading companies across various sectors. CEO Joe Davy highlighted the addition of brands like Sage, Borealis Group, Millworks Analytics, and UConn. The Reach product, offering multi-channel outbound campaigns, gained 4 new customers in August. Banzai is focusing on platform enhancements, including new data sources, improved reporting, and expanded partnerships with HubSpot to support their 190,000+ customers.
Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) has appointed Kent Schofield to its Board of Directors. Schofield, a former Goldman Sachs and Uber executive, brings over 20 years of experience in finance, corporate strategy, and investor relations. He currently serves as the CFO of Welcome Tech and previously was a director at 7GC & Co. Holdings before its business combination with Banzai.
At Uber, Schofield played a key role in the company's $8.1 billion IPO roadshow and managed investor communications. His appointment increases Banzai's board to six members, with five being independent directors. CEO Joe Davy expressed excitement about Schofield's strategic insights and guidance as Banzai expands in the marketing technology space.
Banzai International (NASDAQ: BNZI), a leading marketing technology company, will participate in the H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference from September 9-11, 2024 in New York City. CEO Joe Davy and Interim CFO Alvin Yip will conduct meetings and deliver a presentation highlighting the company's growth initiatives and product adoption.
Key points:
- Banzai added 1,108 new customers in the first half of 2024, including Cisco and Sprinklr
- The presentation will be available on-demand from September 9th at 7:00 AM ET
- The conference will take place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel
- Investors can schedule one-on-one meetings with Banzai management
This event provides an opportunity for Banzai to showcase its progress and connect with potential investors in the marketing technology sector.
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