ScanTech AI Systems Signs Term Sheet for $20 Million Financing with ARC Group to Enhance Liquidity and Strategic Flexibility
Rhea-AI Summary
ScanTech AI Systems (Nasdaq: STAI) entered a non-binding term sheet with ARC Group for a proposed $20 million subordinated convertible note facility to enhance liquidity and strategic flexibility.
Key terms include up to $6 million at initial closing after an S-1 registration and shareholder approvals, subsequent $2 million tranches every 45 trading days, a 9% annual dividend, 3% original issue discount, conversion at 110% of the prior closing price with a $1.00 per share floor, and five-year warrants up to 30% of each tranche.
The term sheet is non-binding and subject to definitive agreements, due diligence, and customary closing conditions.
Positive
- Up to $20M proposed subordinated convertible note facility
- Initial $6M available after S-1 filing and approvals
- Regular $2M tranches every 45 trading days
- Includes five-year warrants up to 30% per tranche
Negative
- 9% annual dividend increases financing cost
- 3% original issue discount reduces net proceeds
- Conversion at 110% of prior close may dilute shareholders
- Facility access contingent on S-1 filing and shareholder approvals
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, STAI gained 8.89%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +10.0% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -3.1% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 5 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $2M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $29M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ScanTech AI Systems Inc. (the "Company" or "ScanTech AI") (Nasdaq: STAI), a developer of advanced AI-powered security screening and imaging systems, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding term sheet with ARC Group International Ltd. (“ARC Group”) for a proposed
The Company believes that this prospective financing will complement and operate alongside the Company’s previously announced ARC Investment Agreement and Equity Line of Credit (“ELOC”), providing ScanTech with greater flexibility in managing working capital, supporting ongoing commercial deployments, and strengthening its balance sheet as it executes its near-term growth objectives.
Under the term sheet, the Company would have access to up to
Dolan Falconer, Chief Executive Officer of ScanTech AI Systems, commented, “The Company believes this proposed financing builds on our existing relationship with ARC Group and would further strengthen our liquidity position as we scale our technology platform across the aerospace, nuclear, and industrial sectors. Combined with the recently signed Purchase Agreement, this facility is designed to give us a flexible set of tools to support execution of current contracts, expansion of field deployments, and continued operational progress.”
The Company emphasized that the term sheet is non-binding, and any transaction remains subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, completion of due diligence, and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. ScanTech cannot provide assurances that the proposed financing will be completed on the terms described or at all.
About ScanTech AI
ScanTech AI Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: STAI) has developed one of the world’s most advanced non-intrusive ‘fixed-gantry’ CT screening technologies. Utilizing proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, ScanTech AI’s state-of-the-art scanners accurately and quickly detect hazardous materials and contraband. Engineered to automatically locate, discriminate, and identify threat materials and items of interest, ScanTech AI’s solutions are designed for use in airports, seaports, borders, embassies, corporate headquarters, government and commercial buildings, factories, processing plants, and other facilities where security is a priority.
For more information, visit www.scantechais.com and investor.scantechais.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections, and the beliefs and assumptions of management. Words such as “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipates,” or the negative or plural of these words, and similar 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.
These statements relate to, among other things, the Company’s ability to draw funds under the equity line of credit, complete additional financings, maintain Nasdaq listing compliance, execute its growth strategy, and develop or commercialize its technologies. The Company cannot draw funds under the equity line of credit until the shares of common stock to be issued under the equity line of credit are registered with the SEC. Additionally, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied herein.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: market conditions; dilution and volatility associated with equity financings; the Company’s ability to remain in compliance with Nasdaq listing standards; operational and regulatory risks in the artificial intelligence and security technology sectors; product and service acceptance; regulatory oversights; whether ScanTech AI will have sufficient capital to operate as anticipated; and other factors detailed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Should one or more of these risks of uncertainties materialize, or should any of the assumptions of ScanTech AI prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release and are based on the information available to ScanTech AI as of the date hereof. ScanTech AI assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may otherwise be required under applicable law.
Media Contact
ScanTech AI Systems Inc.
D. Williams Sr. VP Sales & Investor/Government Relations
jwhite@scantechibs.com
Investor & Media Relations Contact:
International Elite Capital Inc.
Annabelle Zhang
+1(646) 866-7928
annabelle@iecapitalusa.com
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