The shares issuance and other favorable terms agreed upon with SuperCom's senior lender increase the free cash flows to be used by the company to support its growth strategy
TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secure solutions for the e-Government, IoT, and Cybersecurity sectors, announced today the issuance of 100,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of $43.74 per share, which reflects a significant premium to the last closing price, to pay down $4.374 million of SuperCom's outstanding debt. This issuance and debt paydown were part of an amendment that SuperCom executed with its senior lender, a large national investment management firm. This amendment includes a broader set of favorable modifications designed to enhance SuperCom's financial flexibility and support its strategic growth objectives.
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In addition to the debt paydown through the shares issuance at a price premium to the market, SuperCom secured an extension of the maturity date of the lender's debt to December 31, 2028. Furthermore, monthly cash interest payments and amortization payments to lender will no longer be required; interest will accrue and be paid along with the principal at maturity.
The $4.37 million debt balance paydown and other favorable terms are expected to provide SuperCom with additional free cash flow to be used for its growth strategies over the next 4 years.
This debt paydown completes a 32% reduction of SuperCom's total outstanding debt in the past year.
"We are very pleased with this amendment, reflecting the strong relationship and trust we have built with our senior lender over the years. This amendment not only allowed us to issue shares at a premium price of $43.74, but also provides us the financial flexibility we need to support our strategic plans and continued global expansion," commented Ordan Trabelsi, President and CEO of SuperCom. "After winning more than 15 national projects in Europe in recent years and rapidly expanding into the U.S. market with entry into 6 new states since the summer of 2024, we are well positioned to capitalize on unique opportunities with high expected returns on investment. By securing more favorable terms and increasing free cash flows, we are better equipped to reach our long-term growth objectives and drive long-term value for our stakeholders."
More details on this debt amendment are described in SuperCom's Report on Form 6-K filed by SuperCom with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 23, 2025.
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Since 1988, SuperCom has been a global provider of traditional and digital identity solutions, providing advanced safety, identification, and security solutions to governments and organizations, both private and public, worldwide. Through its proprietary e-Government platforms and innovative solutions for traditional and biometrics enrollment, personalization, issuance, and border control services, SuperCom has inspired governments and national agencies to design and issue secure Multi-ID documents and robust digital identity solutions to its citizens and visitors. SuperCom offers a unique all-in-one field-proven RFID & mobile technology and product suite, accompanied by advanced complementary services for various industries, including healthcare and homecare, security and safety, community public safety, law enforcement, electronic monitoring, and domestic violence prevention. For more information, please visit SuperCom's website: www.supercom.com
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