Nayax Announces Preliminary Results of Notes and Warrants Offering in Israel to Classified Investors

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Nayax (NYAX) has completed a tender offer of Notes and Warrants to classified investors in Israel. The company plans to accept undertakings to purchase 486,291 units at NIS 1,021 per unit, generating gross proceeds of approximately $137.5 million.

Each unit consists of NIS 1,000 principal amount of Notes and three Warrants. The Notes are non-linked with a 5.9% fixed annual interest rate, maturing on September 30, 2030. The Warrants are exercisable into ordinary shares at NIS 177.80 (37% premium over March 6, 2025 closing price) until March 31, 2027.

The company will use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment and potential acquisitions. Key covenants include maintaining minimum equity of $80 million and an Equity/Assets ratio of at least 21%. Dividend distributions require minimum equity of $120 million and a 29% Equity/Assets ratio.

Positive

• Successful fundraising of $137.5M strengthens financial position
• Structured repayment schedule with majority due 2029-2030
• Warrants priced at 37% premium to market price

Negative

• Additional debt burden with 5.9% interest rate
• Restrictive covenants limiting financial flexibility
• Potential dilution from warrant conversion

HERZLIYA, Israel, March 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nayax Ltd. (Nasdaq: NYAX; TASE: NYAX) (the "Company") announced today, further to its announcement of February 13, 2025, that the Company completed in Israel a tender to classified investors as defined under the Israeli Securities Law, 1968 (“Classified Investors”) of Notes and Warrants (the “Notes” and the "Warrants", respectively and together, the “Securities”).

General

The Securities were offered to Classified Investors in units, with each unit consisting of NIS 1,000 principal amount of Notes and three Warrants (the “Unit”). Classified Investors submitted undertakings to purchase 942,452 Units in an aggregate amount of NIS 959,625,431. The Company intends to accept undertakings from Classified Investors to purchase 486,291 Units, at a price of NIS 1,021 per Unit, for an aggregate gross proceeds of NIS 496,503,111 (approximately $137,535,488 as of March 6, 2025) (the "Offering").

Use of Proceeds

The net proceeds from the Offering, after deduction of commissions, fees and expenses, will be approximately NIS 486.3 million (approximately $134.7 million). The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for general corporate purposes including repayment of debt and potential acquisitions and investments.

Terms of the Notes

The Notes are non-linked, bear a fixed annual interest rate of 5.9%, and will mature on September 30, 2030. The interest rate of the Notes will be adjusted upwards if (a) the Company's Equity shall be less than $100 million, (b) the Equity / Assets Ratio (as defined below) shall be less than 24%, and (c) the Company's Revenues (as defined in the Indenture) shall be less than $170 million. The Notes principal will be repaid in four annual unequal payments commencing in September 2027 through September 2030. The first and second installments shall be equal to 10% of the principal amount each (approximately NIS 48.6 million or $13.4 million each), and the third and fourth installments shall be equal to 40% of the principal amount each (approximately NIS 194.5 million or $53.8 million each).

Terms of the Warrants

Each Warrant is exercisable to one Ordinary Share of the Company, at an exercise price of NIS 177.80, approximately 37% premium over the closing share price on March 6, 2025. The exercise price of the Warrants shall be adjusted to changes in the NIS-to-USD exchange rate. The Warrants will expire on March 31, 2027.

Covenants, Restrictions on Distributions, and Events of Default

In connection with the Offering, the Company undertook, for as long as the Notes are outstanding, to maintain the following ratios (the "Ratios"):

• The Company's Equity (as such term is defined in the related indenture (the "Indenture") shall be at least $80 million; and
• The ratio between the Company's Equity and the Company's Assets (excluding cash, cash equivalents, short term bank deposits, restricted cash transferable to customers for processing activity and receivables in respect of processing activity), shall be at least 21% (the "Equity / Assets Ratio").

In addition, the Company will agree that it may not make any distribution of dividends or shares buy-backs unless (a) the Company's Equity (excluding the distributed amount) shall be at least $120 million, and (b) the Equity / Assets Ratio shall be at least 29%.

The Indenture contains standard events of default, and not complying with the Ratios shall be deemed an event of default.

Disclaimers

The completion of the Offering, which is expected on or about March 10, 2025, is subject to regulatory approvals and standard conditions, and there is no certainty that the Offering will be completed or the timing thereof.

Any Securities offered in the Offering will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation “S” promulgated under the Securities Act) without registration under the Securities Act or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Any offering of securities pursuant to the Company’s shelf prospectus dated August 24, 2023, and any shelf offering report, if made, will be made only in Israel. This announcement does not constitute a solicitation or an offer to buy any securities.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report on Form 6-K contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this report on Form 6-K can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “should,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate” and “potential,” among others. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectations and the anticipated completion of the offering and the terms thereof. Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements due to of various factors, including, but not limited to: our expectations regarding general market conditions, including as a result of global economic trends; changes in consumer tastes and preferences; fluctuations in inflation, interest rate and exchange rates in the global economic environment; general economic, political, demographic and business conditions in Israel, including the ongoing war in Israel that began on October 7, 2023 and global perspectives regarding that conflict; and other risk factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 4, 2025 (our "Annual Report"). The preceding list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of our forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of future performance, taking into account the information currently available to us. These statements are only estimates based upon our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In particular, you should consider the risks provided under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.

About Nayax

Nayax is a global commerce enablement, payments and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business. Nayax offers a complete solution including localized cashless payment acceptance, management suite, and loyalty tools, enabling merchants to conduct commerce anywhere, at any time. With foundations and global leadership in serving unattended retail, Nayax has transformed into a comprehensive solution focused on our customers' growth across multiple channels. As of December 31, 2024, Nayax has 11 global offices, approximately 1,100 employees, connections to more than 80 merchant acquirers and payment method integrations and globally recognized as a payment facilitator. Nayax's mission is to improve our customers' revenue potential and operational efficiency. For more information, please visit www.nayax.com

Public Relations Contact:
Scott Gamm
Strategy Voice Associates
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Investor Relations Contact:
Aaron Greenberg, CSO
aarong@nayax.com

FAQ

What is the size and price of Nayax's (NYAX) 2025 notes offering?

Nayax is accepting 486,291 units at NIS 1,021 per unit, raising approximately $137.5 million in gross proceeds.

What are the key terms of NYAX's 2025 notes and warrants?

Notes have 5.9% annual interest rate, maturing in 2030. Warrants are exercisable at NIS 177.80 until March 2027.

How will NYAX use the proceeds from the 2025 offering?

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment and potential acquisitions.

What are the financial covenants for NYAX's 2025 notes?

Minimum equity of $80M and Equity/Assets ratio of 21%. Dividends require $120M equity and 29% Equity/Assets ratio.

What is the repayment schedule for NYAX's 2025 notes?

Four payments: 10% each in Sept 2027/2028, 40% each in Sept 2029/2030, totaling about $134.7M.