Roadzen CEO and Chairman Agree to Exchange $3.5 Million of Short-Term Debt for Equity in the Company

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On July 18, 2024, Roadzen (Nasdaq: RDZN), a leader in AI for insurance and mobility, announced an agreement to exchange $3.5 million of short-term debt for equity. The exchange involves CEO Rohan Malhotra and entities owned by Chairman Steven Carlson. The debt will be converted into shares based on the greater of $2.80 per share or the 30-day volume-weighted average price post the Q1 2024 SEC filing. This move aims to simplify the balance sheet and support the company's AI-driven mission in the auto insurance sector.

Positive

• $3.5 million of short-term debt will be converted to equity.
• The exchange involves key executives, showing internal confidence.

Negative

• Potential dilution of existing shareholders due to the issuance of new shares.

NEW YORK, July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roadzen Inc. (Nasdaq: RDZN) ("Roadzen" or the "Company"), a global leader in AI at the convergence of insurance and mobility, today announced that the Company’s Special Committee of Independent Directors has unanimously approved a plan for certain related parties to release $3.5 million of short-term debt in exchange for ordinary shares of RDZN. The related parties that have executed binding term sheets and agreed to the exchange include Roadzen’s CEO, Rohan Malhotra, and Pi Capital International Inc. and its affiliate Marco Polo Securities, Inc., which is principally owned by Roadzen’s Chairman of the Board.

The number of shares into which the accrued liabilities will be exchanged for common stock will be based on the amount of debt released divided by a share price equal to the greater of $2.80 per share or the 30-trading day volume weighted average price beginning 3 days following the date on which the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, its Form 10-Q for the first quarter ended June 30, 2024.

“I am confident that Roadzen’s AI platform is well positioned to achieve substantial commercial success as its technology has already begun to be adopted by participants in the large, recession-resistant, global auto insurance industry. We believe that the integration of computer vision with telematics powered by proprietary AI algorithms should accelerate the transformation of motor vehicles into mobile, intelligent operating systems, in both new and existing vehicles,” commented Steven Carlson, Chairman of the Board at Roadzen.

Rohan Malhotra, founder and CEO of Roadzen, commented, “I am pleased to do this exchange to further back Roadzen’s long-term vision and potential. This action helps simplify the Company’s balance sheet and positions the Company to better execute its mission of transforming the auto insurance industry with AI.”

About Roadzen Inc.

Roadzen Inc. (Nasdaq: RDZN) is a global technology company transforming auto insurance using advanced artificial intelligence (AI). Thousands of clients, from the world’s leading insurers, carmakers, and fleets, to dealerships, and auto insurance agents, use Roadzen’s technology to build new products, sell insurance, process claims, and improve road safety. Roadzen’s pioneering work in telematics, generative AI, and computer vision has earned Roadzen recognition as a top AI innovator by publications such as Forbes, Fortune, and Financial Express. Roadzen’s mission is to continue advancing AI research at the intersection of mobility and insurance, ushering in a world where accidents are prevented, premiums are fair, and claims are processed within minutes, not weeks. Headquartered in Burlingame, California, the Company has 379+ employees across its global offices in the US, India, UK, and France. To learn more, please visit www.roadzen.ai. 

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FAQ

What is the recent news about Roadzen's debt exchange?

Roadzen announced the exchange of $3.5 million in short-term debt for equity, involving CEO Rohan Malhotra and Chairman Steven Carlson's affiliated entities.

How much debt is Roadzen converting to equity?

Roadzen is converting $3.5 million of short-term debt into equity.

What will be the share price for Roadzen's debt-to-equity exchange?

The share price will be the greater of $2.80 or the 30-day volume-weighted average price post their Q1 2024 SEC filing.

When did Roadzen announce the debt-to-equity conversion?

Roadzen announced the conversion on July 18, 2024.

Who is involved in Roadzen's debt-to-equity exchange?

The exchange involves CEO Rohan Malhotra and entities owned by Chairman Steven Carlson.