Banzai International, Inc. entered into a $2,000,000 convertible promissory note with YA II PN, LTD. as an advance under an existing Standby Equity Purchase Agreement. The company received $890,000 on September 16, 2025 as the first advance, reflecting 50% of the original principal amount, a 10% discount and fees. A second advance of $1,000,000, less a 10% purchase discount, is expected after effectiveness of a Form S-1 registration statement and delivery of a closing statement.
The note matures on March 16, 2026 and carries 6% annual interest, increasing to 18% upon an event of default. Starting 30 days after issuance, Banzai must make monthly installments of $500,000 of principal (or the remaining principal if lower) plus a 4% payment premium and accrued interest, payable in cash, through SEPA advances, or both. The note is convertible into Class A common stock at $2.50 per share, and the investor may convert at any time. Banzai may redeem the note early with 10 trading days’ notice if the stock’s VWAP is below the conversion price.