Borqs Technologies’ Capital Structure to be Revamped by Recently Announced Sale of Business
Rhea-AI Summary
Borqs Technologies (BRQSF) has announced plans to sell its hardware and software business to Sasken Technologies for up to $40 million by the end of 2024. The deal includes earn-outs linked to performance in 2024 and 2025. This strategic move will result in a debt-free capital structure for Borqs. The company currently has 28.97 million outstanding shares, with 16.47 million in public float and no outstanding options or warrants. Post-transaction, Borqs plans to minimize administrative overhead and may consider share buybacks. The company aims to utilize the proceeds to invest in AI and blockchain technologies or acquire new businesses.
Positive
- Sale of business for up to $40 million
- Complete elimination of debt post-transaction
- No dilutive instruments outstanding
- Potential share buyback program
- Plans to invest in high-growth AI and blockchain opportunities
Negative
- Complete divestment of current core business operations
- Future revenue stream dependent on new, unidentified investments
- Earn-out portion of sale price contingent on 2024-2025 performance
Insights
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The company's plan to minimize administrative costs and potentially initiate share buybacks could support stock value. However, the pivot towards AI and blockchain technologies represents significant execution risk, especially given the lack of specifics about potential acquisition targets. The clean balance sheet provides flexibility, but success will heavily depend on management's ability to identify and integrate profitable opportunities in these highly competitive sectors.
The divestment of Borqs' embedded software and IoT business signals a strategic shift away from a saturated market segment. While IoT remains relevant, margins have been increasingly pressured by competition. The pivot towards AI and blockchain represents a higher-risk, higher-reward strategy that could potentially capture more value in emerging technologies.
However, success in AI and blockchain requires different core competencies than IoT software. The lack of specific technological direction or existing capabilities in these areas raises concerns about execution. The company will need to either acquire established players or build expertise from scratch, both challenging propositions in current market conditions.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Borqs Technologies, Inc. (U.S. OTC: BRQSF, “Borqs” or the “Company”) a global provider of embedded software and products for the Internet of Things (IoT) announced on November 11, 2024, that the Company intends to sell its hardware and software business to Sasken Technologies, Inc. by the end of this calendar year. The total consideration, inclusive of earn-outs, management incentives, and other payouts, shall not exceed US
As a result of this strategic transaction, Borqs will have a clean and debt-free capital structure, providing a solid foundation for future growth. As Borqs currently does not have any outstanding dilutive instruments convertible into equity, the Company can leverage on the cash consideration that it receives from the sale transaction to invest into activities that can deliver healthy margins and sound financial results.
As of the date of this release, there are 28.97 million outstanding shares of the Company with approximately 16.47 million shares in the public float; and there are no options or warrants outstanding. Post transaction, the Company plans to reduce administrative overhead to a minimum and the Company may also consider a buy-back of shares from the open market.
“With a clean balance sheet with practically no liabilities, we plan to utilize the cash to acquire a new business or invest in a high-growth opportunity especially in AI and blockchain technologies, potentially providing a new revenue stream and increasing investor confidence. In this current economic situation, there are plenty of opportunities that can bring value to our shareholders. Our company's shares may present an attractive investment opportunity, given our solid financial foundation and promising outlook,” said Pat Chan, Chairman & CEO of Borqs.
About Borqs Technologies, Inc.
Borqs Technologies is a global leader in software and products for the IoT, providing customizable, differentiated and scalable Android-based smart connected devices and cloud service solutions. Borqs has achieved leadership and customer recognition as an innovative end-to-end IoT solutions provider leveraging its strategic chipset partner relationships as well as its broad software and IP portfolio. Borqs’ unique strengths include its Android and Android Wear Licenses which enabled the Company to develop a software IP library covering chipset software, Android enhancements, domain specific usage and system performance optimization, suitable for large and low volume customized products.
Investor relations contact:
E: IR@borqs.com
Disclaimer on Forward Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements due to risks or uncertainties associated with our expectations. Words such as “expects”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “seeks”, “may”, “might”, “plan”, “possible”, “should” and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future results, based on currently available information and reflect our management’s current beliefs. Many factors could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events and results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including the possibility that the transactions as described herewith between Borqs and Sasken may not be consummated as described, or at all, and that the positive benefits of the transactions, stock buy-back and the future investment possibilities may not transpire as described herein or at all. The reader is advised to refer to both companies’ filings with their respective securities and exchange authorities for additional information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law and other regulatory requirements, the companies disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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