BioLargo Strengthens Balance Sheet by Eliminating Debt as its Commercial Activities Expand

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BioLargo, Inc. (OTCQB:BLGO) announced it has eliminated $650,000 in debt, primarily due in August 2021. Remaining debts are manageable, with expectations for forgiveness on most SBA loans. This move aligns with reducing costly convertible debt and interest expenses. The company reported ongoing commercial milestones, including a new water treatment project expected to generate $500,000 in revenue and a $2 million project backlog. CEO Dennis P. Calvert emphasized their strong cash position and growth potential through innovative partnerships and technologies aimed at environmental challenges.

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• Elimination of $650,000 in debt improves balance sheet and reduces interest expenses.
• Commencement of a $500,000 revenue-generating project with a poultry farm in Canada.
• Backlog of projects for BioLargo's engineering subsidiary totals over $2 million.
• Strong cash position supports business expansion and operational growth.

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WESTMINSTER, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 2, 2021 / BioLargo, Inc. (OTCQB:BLGO), a developer of sustainable technologies and full-service environmental engineering company, announced today that it had paid off $650,000 in debt, the bulk of which was scheduled to mature in August of 2021. Other than debt owed by its partially owned subsidiary Clyra Medical, only SBA loans and fixed-price convertible debt remain on BioLargo's balance sheet. Of the SBA loans, management expects all but the $150,000 EIDL 30-year 3.75% APR loan to be forgiven. Of the fixed price convertible debt, $100,000 will convert to equity automatically at the April 20, 2021 maturity date, the $406,000 due in August 2021 may be converted by the investors at a fixed price of $0.14 at any time, and $50,000 is due in two years.

These actions are directly in line with the company's goals to aggressively reduce or eliminate its convertible debt instruments in favor of equity-based transactions and eliminate costly interest expense.

BioLargo President and CEO Dennis P. Calvert commented, "Our cash position is particularly strong, and we are confident in the progress of our business operations and expanding opportunities. Paying off this debt now helps reduce expense interest expense, as well as eliminate uncertainty of how the debt would be managed as it matures and comes due."

Commercial milestones continue to grow at BioLargo with a few notable highlights:

• An AOS water treatment unit was recently delivered to a municipal wastewater operation in Quebec Canada for pilot testing, and the company is on track for commencement of the AOS zero liquid discharge system project at poultry farm in Alberta, Canada, estimated to generate a half million dollars in revenue.
• BioLargo's engineering subsidiary continues to win major contracts with industrial clients, building a backlog of pending projects totaling more than $2 million over approximately the next 12 months. The group remains busy supporting BioLargo's emerging commercial activities for the AEC and AOS water treatment systems.
• BioLargo is exploring ways to expand its work with national water services company Garratt-Callahan beyond the development of a proprietary water treatment system.
• Management is actively engaged with the EPA to expand its regulated claims for a series of products, including Clyraguard.
• Expanded CupriDyne Clean misting system installations to municipal-owned solid-waste handling operations.
• Readying for trials of the PFAS treatment solution (the BioLargo AEC) with multiple potential clients.

Dennis P. Calvert, BioLargo's President & CEO commented, "We have solidified our reputation as a reliable innovator and solutions provider for sustainable high-value targets like clean water, clean air and a cleaner planet. We believe that our future revenue growth will accelerate dramatically through partnerships for large-scale manufacturing, distribution, and through marketing alliances. We have a strong foundation of technology, highly qualified team members and a driving purpose on which to build. As we have done for the last decade, innovations continue at BioLargo, and I'm personally very excited about some upcoming developments. We are proud of our record-breaking achievements but are certainly not satisfied as we believe we have only scratched the surface of our future revenue and profit potential."

About BioLargo, Inc.

BioLargo, Inc. (OTCQB:BLGO) invents, develops, and commercializes innovative platform technologies to solve challenging environmental problems like PFAS contamination, advanced water and wastewater treatment, industrial odor and VOC control, air quality control, and infection control. With over 13 years of extensive R&D, BioLargo holds a wide array of issued patents, maintains a robust pipeline of products, and provides full-service environmental engineering. Our peer-reviewed scientific approach allows us to invent or acquire novel technologies and develop them to maturity through our operating subsidiaries. With a keen emphasis on collaborations with academic, municipal, and commercial organizations and associations, BioLargo has proven itself with over 80 awarded grants and numerous pilot projects. We monetize through direct sales, recurring service contracts, licensing agreements, strategic joint venture formation and/or the sale of the IP. Several of our technologies are commercially available and are advancing as disrupters in their respective markets. See our website at www.BioLargo.com.

Contact Information

Dennis P. Calvert
President and CEO, BioLargo, Inc.
888-400-2863

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FAQ

What recent financial decision did BioLargo (BLGO) make regarding its debt?

BioLargo eliminated $650,000 in debt, primarily scheduled to mature in August 2021.

How does the recent debt payoff impact BioLargo's business?

The debt payoff reduces interest expenses and uncertainty related to managing maturing debt.

What commercial activities is BioLargo (BLGO) currently engaged in?

BioLargo is involved in multiple projects, including a $500,000 revenue-generating water treatment project in Canada.

What is the future revenue outlook for BioLargo (BLGO)?

CEO Dennis P. Calvert stated that future revenue growth is expected to accelerate through partnerships and innovative technologies.

What is the significance of the $2 million project backlog for BioLargo (BLGO)?

The $2 million backlog indicates strong demand for BioLargo's engineering services and supports future revenue potential.