Unusual Machines Agrees to Exchange $1M of its Existing Debt for Series C Preferred Shares Convertible at Market Value
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Unusual Machines (NYSE American: UMAC), an American drone manufacturer, has entered into two exchange agreements to restructure $1.0 million of its $4.0 million debt. The company will issue:
- New convertible notes totaling $3.0 million
- Series C preferred stock convertible at $1.59 per share
- Five-year warrants exercisable at $1.99 per share
The new notes feature an optional conversion to Series C preferred stock at $1.99 per share and a reduced interest rate from 8% to 4%. Ownership limitations and registration rights are included. CFO Brian Hoff stated that this deal strengthens the company's balance sheet while maintaining shareholder value.
Positive
- Reduction of $1.0 million in existing debt
- Interest rate on new notes decreased from 8% to 4%
- Conversion price of Series C preferred stock set at current market value ($1.59 per share)
- Warrants and optional note conversion priced above current market value ($1.99 per share)
Negative
- Potential dilution of existing shareholders due to convertible securities and warrants
- $3.0 million of debt still remains on the balance sheet
News Market Reaction – UMAC
In the trading session that priced this news, UMAC gained 7.34%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.
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ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2024 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC) ("Unusual Machines" or the "Company"), an American drone and drone components manufacturer, on August 21, 2024 entered into two exchange agreements (each, an "Exchange Agreement") with existing promissory note holders. These agreements will cancel an aggregate of
In addition, the New Notes contain an optional conversion feature into Series C preferred stock at
The Notes and Series C preferred stock contain beneficial ownership limitations preventing the Note holders from owning in excess of
"We are excited to close on this deal which strengthens the Company's balance sheet at current and above market rates while maintaining shareholder value for all investors. We have reduced the principal balance on the notes and secured a lower interest rate. We will continue to focus on cash flow and long-term positioning as we embark on our next stage of growth," said Brian Hoff, CFO of Unusual Machines.
About Unusual Machines
Unusual Machines manufactures and sells drone components and drones across a diversified brand portfolio, which includes Fat Shark, the leader in FPV (first-person view) ultra-low latency video goggles for drone pilots. The Company also retails small, acrobatic FPV drones and equipment directly to consumers through the curated Rotor Riot e-commerce store. With a changing regulatory environment, Unusual Machines seeks to be a dominant Tier-1 parts supplier to the fast-growing multi-billion-dollar U.S. drone industry. According to Fact.MR, the global drone accessories market is currently valued at
For more information visit Unusual Machines at https://www.unusualmachines.com/.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including embarking on our new stage of growth. The words "believe," "may," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "should," "plan," "could," "target," "potential," "is likely," "will," "expect" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements,. The results expected by some or all of these forward-looking statements may not occur. Factors that affect these forward-looking statements include competition we face and the possibility that competitors develop and market more effective and/or less expensive alternatives to our products, our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory clearance for our products, private and government spending trends and initiatives which may among other things be adversely impacted by economic challenges such as a possible U.S. or global recession and potential adverse developments in government spending on our products and related technologies, and those risks described in the section titled "Risk Factors" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our final Prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 2024. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
Contact:
CS Investor Relations
917-633-8980
investors@unusualmachines.com
SOURCE: Unusual Machines
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